Category Sourcing Specialist at Southern Water in Brighton, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

due diligence

procurement governance

sourcing activities

cost reduction

stakeholder engagement

data analysis

Conduct supplier due diligence and negotiations to secure capacity and capability for delivery.
Deliver against financial targets and KPIs while ensuring adherence to procurement governance.
Support mini competitions and sourcing activities for capital delivery projects and professional services.
Drive cost reductions through aggregation, standardisation, and minimising spot buys/tail spend.
Engage with stakeholders to support procurement processes, including running sourcing events and providing guidance on compliance.
Gather and analyse internal and external data to support the delivery of category and sub-category strategies.

Requirements

data analysis

procurement

problem solving

communication

category management

public sector

Proven ability to analyse complex data and develop actionable insights.
Knowledge of procurement processes in the public sector, including the frameworks and regulations surrounding them, e.g. PA23
Commercial awareness with strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) and ability to build effective relationships.
Strong category management experience and knowledge of leading-practice tools and techniques.
Experience working in either the public sector (e.g. local council), another regulated industry (e.g. oil & gas) or the construction industry.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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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.

£72m loss

Operating Loss

Experienced a £72 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.

Culture + Values

“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”

Environment + Sustainability

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.

£7.8B Capital Plan

Environmental Investments

£7.8 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 £1.5 billion in Clean Rivers & Seas to reduce storm overflow spills and achieve full compliance by 2050.

Inclusion & Diversity

No publicly available strategic DEI goals or gender‑related statistics found

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