Category Manager

This role is responsible for the overall category management of renewable energy space and other revenue-generating contracts. You will develop and manage multiple compelling sourcing initiatives and in-life contract management activities that deliver the best value to Thames Water. Accountable for establishing effective working relationships with both key stakeholders and the supply market whilst demonstrating Thames Water values and behaviors.

What you’ll be doing as a Category Manager

• Leading strategy development for specific projects as allocated by the Head of Supplier and Category Management, in line with agreed category strategies.
• Demonstrating that sustainability, innovation and risk management, collaboration, health and safety & well-being are effectively considered and managed through each initiative.
• Ensuring that audit trails, document and information systems and all supplier information exchanges are effective, with robust confidentiality and traceability, in line with the Procurement Regulations.
• Working with stakeholders on the responsibilities for contract launch and seamless implementation.
• Creating compelling, well-structured, accurate reports. Documents and presentations and effectively deliver to all levels of the business.
• Ensuring timely and accurate reporting on the sourcing projects using available reporting tools.
• Support the development of best practicese across the Commercial lifecycle; ensuring that documentation is updated for the Thames Water team.

Base Location – Hybrid – Clear Water Court Reading or Camelford House London (depending on your location)

Working Pattern – 36 hours

What you should bring to the role

• Extent experience in renewables.
• Firm understanding and experience of operating under the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016.
• Experience in leading multi-event projects across the category.
• Experience in project and performance management.
• Excellent proven commercial and contractual acumen.
• Extensive experience in strategic sourcing in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Track record in delivering against stretching targets.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary of up to £62,280 per annum depending on experience.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive. Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Keep Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date.