Strategic Commercial Intelligence Lead

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension contributions

Health cash back

Cycle to work

Gym discounts

Family friendly policies

Training opportunities

On-site parking

Discounts

Job summary

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is seeking a Commercial Intelligence Specialist to help shape procurement decisions across the business. You will gather and interpret market intelligence, assess market conditions, and provide evidence-based insights to support investment and sourcing strategies.

Working with procurement teams, suppliers and stakeholders, you will translate complex data into clear outputs, maintain market knowledge, and help mitigate risks to deliver value for customers across Wales and

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent in a commercial, analytical, economics, data or procurement‑related discipline.
• CIPS membership or working towards accreditation (desirable).
• Experience of supply market understanding or demand planning within a procurement or commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret demand signals across procurement activity to identify emerging commercial pressures, trends and priorities.
• Combine demand insight and commercial intelligence to maintain a clear, evidence-based understanding of current and emerging business requirements.
• Use insight to inform future business decisions, identifying how patterns and market conditions may influence planned procurement activity.
• Deliver high-quality commercial intelligence that enhances understanding of markets Welsh Water operates in.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of priority supplier markets and the factors influencing their performance and dynamics.
• Produce intelligence outputs that are clear, evidence-based and focused on supporting informed decision-making.
• Present market and commercial intelligence in formats accessible to different audiences.

Skills

Market analysis

Market intelligence

Stakeholder engagement

Sourcing knowledge

Education

Degree in commercial/analytical/economics/data/procurement

CIPS membership or accreditation (desirable)

Job description

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is seeking a Commercial Intelligence Specialist to help shape procurement decisions across the business. You will gather and interpret market intelligence, assess market conditions, and provide evidence-based insights to support investment and sourcing strategies.

Working with procurement teams, suppliers and stakeholders, you will translate complex data into clear outputs, maintain market knowledge, and help mitigate risks to deliver value for customers across Wales and