IT Supplier Analyst

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (£36,148 - £45,185)
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the IT Supplier Analyst progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• 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: Buttershaw / Hybrid Working (2-3 days in the office a week – Bradford)

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a IT Supplier Analyst to join the Technology 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. Then Technology is a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators

Join our IT team and play a key role in shaping supplier performance and driving value. You’ll manage supplier relationships, run mini competitions, and turn IT needs into real-world outcomes. If you're detail-driven, commercially minded, and ready to influence how IT delivers, we’d love to hear from you.

Where you fit in:

As our IT Supplier Analyst, you will:

• Build strong vendor relationships and manage escalations and performance.
• Develop and improve vendor management processes, tools, and templates.
• Assist in drafting and negotiating technology agreements (MSAs, SoWs, NDAs, etc.).
• Monitor vendor health, assess risks, and support supplier evaluations.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Procurement, and Tech teams.
• Track KPIs and performance metrics to maximise contract value.
• Lead vendor review meetings and contribute to reporting and analysis.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Skilled in analysing and presenting complex data with clear, justifiable conclusions
• Effective communicator, able to adapt style and tools to suit different audiences
• Proven ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in IT procurement and contract management
• Knowledge of process mapping, design, and creation
• Understanding of multi-level risk management
• Experience delivering procurement in line with current Contracts Regulations
• Familiarity with Kelda’s Procure to Pay systems (e.g. SAP Ariba)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Power BI
• Hold a full UK driving licence

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If you’ve got experience in IT Supplier Analysis and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

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.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

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.

No agencies please.