At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage supplier performance data and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Company: Join a leading water utility company dedicated to community and environmental care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company car scheme, private healthcare, and generous leave.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Yorkshire's water services and community wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Experience in data analysis and supplier relationship management is essential.
The predicted salary is between 74000 - 79500 £ per year.
Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.
We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience £74,000 - £79,500 (band 3b).
A company car lease/allowance scheme (£500 per month/£6,000 per year, based on full-time employment on joining the company). You can opt to sign up to the EV Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme 6 months after joining the company.
Annual incentive related bonus (up to 15% of annual salary).
Private health care (self only).
Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).
Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus 2 extra wellness days!
A great benefits package choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
Retail savings scheme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
Location: We are planning for this role to be based in our Leeds Valley Park office from end of Summer 2026 (any changes to this schedule may result in the role being based in Bradford in the short term).
Hybrid Working (2 days office a week).
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Performance Manager to join the Commercial Services team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.
What we do: Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity.
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Commercial Services are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
The Supplier Performance Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring supplier and commercial performance data is actively owned, effectively interpreted, and translated into meaningful actions that protect operational continuity and maximise value. Operating with a strategic, birds-eye view across Yorkshire Water's supplier base, contracts, and business functions, the role leverages organisational data and insights to identify opportunities for commercial optimisation, manage supplier-related risks, and support informed decision-making.
The position is instrumental in strengthening Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) through the application of data-driven insights, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and evaluating the potential of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), to enhance supplier performance, innovation, and long-term value delivery.
Where you fit in: As our Supplier Performance Manager you will:
- Own and manage supplier performance data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, strong governance, and the translation of insights into meaningful actions that improve business and supplier performance.
- Analyse supplier, contract, financial, and operational performance data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas for commercial optimisation and value creation.
- Proactively identify supplier-related risks and develop mitigation strategies that protect operational continuity, strengthen resilience, and support strategic risk management.
- Lead the development and application of supplier segmentation models, ensuring Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) approaches align with business priorities, risk profiles, and value potential.
- Drive continuous improvement through data-led interventions, promoting innovation and assessing the use of AI and digital technologies to enhance supplier performance, forecasting, and decision-making.
- Produce high-quality reporting, insights, and recommendations for Quarterly Business Reviews, executive-level reporting, and governance forums to support evidence-based decisions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Procurement, Operations, Finance, ESG teams, regulators, industry bodies, suppliers, and local authorities, acting as a trusted commercial advisor.
- Champion a culture of collaboration, commercial awareness, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, driving productivity gains, supporting the future direction of the function, and ensuring alignment with Yorkshire Water's strategic and regulatory objectives.
Supplier Performance Manager employer: Yorkshire Water
Yorkshire Water is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets sustainability in the wastewater sector. With a strong commitment to employee development and a comprehensive benefits package, team members are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to vital environmental initiatives. Located in a region known for its natural beauty, employees enjoy a supportive culture that values health and safety, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
