Strategic Sourcing Manager (Maintenance | Bio and Technical Services)

Overview

In this role you shape strategic sourcing for maintenance and bio/technical services within a large, transformation‑minded utility. You’ll lead multi‑million‑pound sourcing programs, collaborate with senior leaders, and drive significant value across contracts. The role sits in a cross‑functional commercial team and offers exposure to major projects and industry partners. You’ll work on building robust market strategies and leading a capable sourcing team to deliver measurable savings and improvements.

Pay / Benefits

• 26 days annual leave
• pension with up to 14% employer contribution
• 5% performance‑related bonus
• company‑funded healthcare plan
• recognition awards
• professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end sourcing for works, civils, and high‑value goods/services from requirements to contract execution
• Collaborate with Strategic Market Managers and senior stakeholders to craft integrated market strategies and a strong sourcing pipeline
• Serve as lead negotiator on multi‑million‑pound savings and benefits, ensuring stakeholder alignment
• Drive cost optimisation by challenging demand, delivering savings and cost avoidance, and supporting demand aggregation across common products/services
• Lead and develop a team of Sourcing Managers, Specialists and Associates to foster collaboration and performance.

Key requirements

• Degree‑level education plus a relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g., CIPS, RICS, MBA, MSc) or equivalent experience
• Significant sourcing experience with a track record of savings delivery
• Proven senior stakeholder management skills
• Experience leading people and teams
• Strong knowledge of sourcing processes, tools and methodologies
• Excellent negotiation and dispute‑resolution skills
• Experience solving complex problems in large organisations
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and collaboratively
• Works agreements experience procuring infrastructure projects
• Full UK driving licence

• collaboration
• stakeholder management
• leadership
• sourcing processes
• negotiation
• cost optimisation

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