Strategic Sourcing Lead — Maintenance & Tech Services

United Utilities; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave plus 4 bank hol

Pension with employer contributions

5% performance‑related bonus

Company‑funded healthcare plan

Recognition awards

Job summary

United Utilities is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager within Maintenance | Bio and Technical Services, based at Lingley Mere, Warrington. The role blends strategic procurement leadership with team development in a large FTSE-listed utility.

You will manage multi‑million‑pound sourcing contracts, drive savings, and build strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation. Hybrid working three days on site, with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education plus a relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience.
• Significant sourcing experience with a track record of savings delivery.
• Proven senior stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading people and teams.
• Knowledge of sourcing processes, tools and methodologies.
• Excellent negotiation and dispute-resolution skills.
• Experience solving complex problems in large organisations.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively.
• Works agreements experience procuring infrastructure projects.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full sourcing process for works and civils agreements and medium‑to‑high‑value goods and services.
• Collaborate with Strategic Market Managers and senior stakeholders to deliver integrated market strategies and a robust sourcing pipeline.
• Act as lead negotiator on multi‑million‑pound savings and benefits, ensuring alignment with all relevant stakeholders.
• Drive demand savings, cost avoidance and support demand aggregation across common products and services.
• Lead and develop a team of Sourcing Managers, Specialists and Associates, fostering collaboration and high performance.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree-level education with postgraduate qualification

Job description

United Utilities is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager within Maintenance | Bio and Technical Services, based at Lingley Mere, Warrington. The role blends strategic procurement leadership with team development in a large FTSE-listed utility.

You will manage multi‑million‑pound sourcing contracts, drive savings, and build strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation. Hybrid working three days on site, with flexible hours.