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Assistant Buyer

   


Salary & Benefits (5b): £24,641 - £30,424 + up to 10% pension with 5% contribution + annual bonus + retail savings schemes + online GP access + free on-site parking + 25 days holiday + 1 wellbeing day + bank holidays 

 


Location: Buttershaw, Bradford, hybrid Working 1-3 office days per week a week

 


Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. 

 
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Buyer to join the Commercial Services Department at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you? 

 

 
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.   
 
Our Commercial Services department sits within our wider Finance directorate and supports Yorkshire Water Services Limited by managing our supply chain to seek best value whilst managing risk. 
  


The Assistant Buyer will support the procurement of a portfolio of goods and services at non-UCR 16 threshold level. Working independently, alongside our buyers or as part of a project team, the Assistant Buyer will support the delivery of robust 3rd party contractual agreements aligned to the delivery of the wider business goals. The Assistant Buyer will seek to improve value outcomes for YW through negotiation either on an existing quote or by seeking new.


 

As our Assistant Buyer you will 

 


•    Act as a procurement representative of Yorkshire water, communicating effectively and professionally across all levels of the business and its associated supply chains.
•    Establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to maximise engagement and support.
•    Review purchase requisitions between value £10k and £25k and maximise to seek improvement of value through negotiation.
•    Support the Buyer with procurement needs that align with current and future business demand.
•    Provide advice, guidance, and support to the business to drive compliance and enhance commercial awareness across the Kelda Group

 

 
What skills & qualifications you will need: 


 

•    Outgoing with exceptional negotiation skills
•    Strong team player
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment
•    Strong financial and budgeting awareness
•    Commercial Acumen
•    CIPS or studying towards, desirable.
 
 
 

You will also benefit from having: 

 
 

•    Application of the use of the Microsoft Office Suite
•    SAP Ariba experience desirable or the ability to learn new systems
•    Great with data, ability to interpret complex data sets


 

We embrace a flexible working model, where our hybrid setup typically requires an average of 1-3 days in the office per week. This could be slightly more when collaborative efforts, training or meeting deadlines demand it. For those who prefer to work on-site, our office is open Monday-Friday during working hours.   

 


If you’re an experienced Assistant Buyer or Procurement professional and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you. 

 


We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.

 


If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. 

 


Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible. 
 

What's in it for you?

Career enhancement and development, colleague well-being and a genuinely positive work experience for all are key priorities. We are continuously evolving and improving our ways of working and you will support us in achieving our vision of 'taking responsibility for the water environment for good'.

If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply on line and complete the application process.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

The Kelda Group provides water and sewerage services to domestic and business customers across the UK, managing the following subsidiary companies: - 

Yorkshire Water, is the main subsidiary company providing water and sewerage services to 4.7 million people and 130,000 businesses in the Yorkshire region. Its activities are regulated by the Water Services Regulation Authority, Ofwat Loop Customer Management Ltd specialises in delivering customer service support to Yorkshire Water that includes billing, debt recovery and incident management. Employing more than 600 people, Loop have built up an impressive list of industry awards and achievements since being created in 2000 and is currently listed in the Sunday Times Top 100 list as being one of the best companies to work for.

Kelda Water Services (KWS) manages Kelda's non-regulated water and waste water contract operations. It is now the second biggest player in the UK market for outsourced clean and waste water services.

Kelda Water Services Retail offer quality, integrity and partnership but it is never just about the technologies behind our solutions in water. It is about the structure, delivery and even the financing of those solutions, and about giving our customers a level of convenience they never knew was possible.

KeyLand Developments Limited (KeyLand Developments) is responsible for managing, developing and disposing of the group's surplus property assets, either on its own or in partnership with outside organisations.

Kelda Group values equality, diversity and inclusion we believe that everyone should be treated with respect. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, religion or belief and trade union membership.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

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