Strategic Vendor Sourcing Lead: Telecom & Utilities

UtilitiesOne; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Market Analyst to manage the sourcing pipeline for subcontractors supporting telecom and utility construction. The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in vendor sourcing or subcontractor management, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in SharePoint and Smartsheet. This role offers a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning.

Benefits

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Work Culture

Continuous Learning

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in vendor sourcing, procurement, or subcontractor management (telecom, OSP, or utilities preferred).
• Strong negotiation, documentation, and follow-through abilities.
• Clear communicator; organized, data-driven, and consistently reliable with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage the top-of-funnel: research and outbound.
• Screen for scope fit, safety record, and production capacity.
• Negotiate market-aligned rate cards and payment terms.
• Keep Smartsheet/SharePoint trackers current and produce reports.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor sourcing

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

SharePoint

Smartsheet

Excel

Power Automate

Job description

A leading infrastructure solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Market Analyst to manage the sourcing pipeline for subcontractors supporting telecom and utility construction. The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in vendor sourcing or subcontractor management, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in SharePoint and Smartsheet. This role offers a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning.