Supplier Collaboration Specialist

Job Description

About us

Salary - Competitive Salary
Work Type - Hybrid
Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

Benefits

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job Purpose

An opportunity has arisen for a Supplier Collaboration Specialist to join the Commercial team to support the implementation of the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework as part of the Commercial Strategy and Supplier Collaboration team.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Implement the Contract Management Framework for Commercial Enabled suppliers, to define and promote the split of roles & responsibilities between Commercial Practitioners and Business Stakeholders as part of Commercial centralisation vs decentralisation model.
• Support Commercial Contract & Supplier Management system transformation activity, through involvement in system testing, migration activity, end user training and post-go-live support.
• Support procurement of supplier financial monitoring tool to integrate into Contract & Supplier Management system.
• Analyse, track and report Supplier Relationship Management readiness and adoption across Commercial teams, to enable a successful delivery of the Supplier Collaboration Framework for Strategic and Commercial Managed suppliers.

Technical Skills & Experience

• The successful applicant will have experience of successfully delivering multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience and knowledge of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) principles is a must, ideally in a regulatory environment.
• CIPS qualification or degree-qualified in a related subject (business, procurement, supply chain) is desirable.
• Ability to work independently, make sense of complex information and use tools to support visualisation of process flows for non-commercial audiences.
• - Advanced Excel and PowerPoint, experience of Procurement/ERP systems, data literacy, effective communication, presentation and stakeholder skills are a must

Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications

• CIPS qualification or degree-qualified in a related subject (business, procurement, supply chain) is desirable.

Other

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.