Category & Sourcing Manager (Major Projects)
Southern Water
Strategic procurement manager for major water infrastructure projects
14 days ago ago
ÂŁ55,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
2,092 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water Services
Wastewater Services
Sewage Treatment
Water Treatment
Infrastructure Maintenance
Leak Detection
Customer Support
Environmental Services
Sector Specialisms
Water Resources
Wastewater Networks
Sewer Services
Water Treatment
Water Filtration
Drinking Water Systems
Water Purification
Residential Water Services
Role
What you would be doing
procurement
stakeholder management
strategy development
cost optimisation
team collaboration
study support
- Managing stakeholder expectations in a fast-paced, reactive environment.
- Leading procurement for enabling activities such as land acquisition, environmental assessments, and legal services.
- Study support for job-related qualifications
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, scientists, and legal experts.
- Developing and delivering category strategies aligned with regulatory and business goals.
- Driving value creation and cost optimisation across the full sourcing lifecycle.
What you bring
strategic
stakeholder management
public procurement
infrastructure
adaptability
reactive
- Are a strategic thinker with strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Understand public procurement regulations and large-scale project delivery.
- Have experience in procurement for major infrastructure or construction projects.
- Can adapt quickly, think on your feet, and create innovative solutions.
- Are comfortable working in a reactive environment with long-term goals.
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Occupational health service
- Discounts with over 800 retailers
- Digital GP service
- Health Cash Plan & funded eye tests
- Two paid volunteering days a year
- 25 days annual leave
- Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months)
- Competitive maternity leave & flexible return options
- Generous pension (up to 11% company contribution)
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- no visa sponsorship will be provided.
- proof of eligibility to work in the uk and address verification required.
- existing employees must confirm their manager is aware of their application.
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Company
Overview
2.25 million
Customers Served
Serving 2.25 million customers since privatisation in 1989.
0.5 GL
Drinking Water Pumped
Pumps over 0.5 GL of drinking water daily.
ÂŁ72m loss
Operating Loss
Experienced a ÂŁ72 million operating loss in March 2024 due to rising costs.
- Constructs reservoirs, pipelines, sewage treatment upgrades, and implements contingency measures like importing water during droughts.
- Specializes in large-scale water infrastructure, operational delivery, and environmental engineering across the South East.
- Notably fined for misreporting sewage spills; offers guided tours of Victorian sewers and public access to historic reservoirs.
- “Working differently” – using new technology and nature‑based solutions
- “Collaborating with community partners”
- “Showing leadership on key environmental issues”
- “Engaging with customers, stakeholders and partners to maximise opportunities”
24% by 2025
Renewable Energy Target
Target to generate 24% of own renewable energy by 2025.
75% by 2035
Storm Overflow Compliance
Aiming to achieve 75% compliance by 2035 to reduce storm overflow spills.
ÂŁ7.8B Capital Plan
Environmental Investments
ÂŁ7.8 billion capital plan from 2025-2030 focusing on new technology and nature-based solutions.
Three‑Star EPA
Environment Agency Rating
Aiming for a three-star Environment Agency rating by 2025 following a two-star rating in 2022.
- On track to generate own renewable energy and buying accredited renewable energy since 2021.
- Fleet electrification targets: cars/vans by 2035, HGVs via low-carbon fuels by 2040.
- Investing ÂŁ1.5 billion in Clean Rivers & Seas to reduce storm overflow spills and achieve full compliance by 2050.
- No publicly available strategic DEI goals or gender‑related statistics found
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