Date:
25 Jun 2026
Company:
DWR Cymru Cyfyngedig Welsh Water Plc
City:
Newport
Address:
Newport, Wales, GB, NP10 8FZ
Job Requisition Number
8752
Work Type
Permanent
Job Function
Procurement & Estates
Salary Range
£47,492.00 -£54,618.00
Base
South East Hub / Hybrid (3 Office Days / Week in Newport)
Closing Date
23:59 on 15 July 2026
What you’ll be responsible for
Interpret demand signals across procurement activity to identify emerging commercial pressures, trends and priorities.
Combine demand insight and commercial intelligence to maintain a clear, evidence-based understanding of current and emerging business requirements.
Provide forward-looking insight on how demand patterns and market conditions may influence planned procurement activity.
Maintain awareness of changing business and market conditions, identifying areas that may require further analysis, clarification or escalation.
Deliver high-quality commercial intelligence that enhances understanding of the markets in which Welsh Water operates.
Develop and maintain knowledge of priority supplier markets and the factors influencing their performance and dynamics.
Draw upon a range of internal and external sources to develop, maintain and refresh market and supplier intelligence.
Identify emerging market conditions, constraints, risks and opportunities, and communicate their potential implications to stakeholders.
Apply sound commercial judgement when assessing complex, uncertain or incomplete information.
Produce intelligence outputs that are clear, evidence-based and focused on supporting informed decision-making.
Present market and commercial intelligence in formats that are accessible, relevant and tailored to different audiences.
Maintain commercial and market intelligence outputs in accordance with agreed processes, standards and reporting schedules.
About you
The following are essential requirements for the recruitment of the role:
Qualifications
Degree level or equivalent in a commercial, analytical, economics, data or procurement‑related discipline
Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or working towards accreditation (desirable)
Experience
Experience of supply market understanding or demand planning within a procurement or commercial environment
Experience in a regulated sector such as water, energy, utilities or public services (desirable)
Knowledge & Skills
Working knowledge of market analysis, supply chain intelligence, cost drivers and commercial risk signals
Good communication, judgement and influencing skills
Understanding of scenario modelling or advanced forecasting tools (desirable)
Good to know
Please note, we may close this role sooner if required. We may also extend the original closing date depending on interest.
Due to the nature of the industry, we require satisfactory references, post offer medical clearance, and a criminal records Basic Disclosure check on all new employees joining the business. For some roles there may be additional checks and security clearance required, and this offer is subject all checks being satisfied. You will receive further information on how to complete these checks via email once you have accepted this offer.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact: [email protected] and enter the job ID in the subject title line. Benefits
As well as a market competitive salary, 34 days annual leave (pro rata, 26 days + 8 public holiday days), we offer a range of employee benefits and rewards including:
- Variable pay schemes (your salary band will remain the same, but performance depending, you could receive an incremental within-band increase and a yearly incentive)
- Option to buy additional annual leave up to 5 days per year
- Enhanced employer pension contributions – Up to 11% employer contributions
- Free Mortgage Brokering Services
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Progression opportunities, including the ability to apply for funded training and coaching and mentoring programmes
- Gym and fitness discounts as well as high street shopping
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discount off all Welsh Water visitor attraction centres and gift shops
- Car-leasing scheme and free on-site parking at all sites
- Health CashBack scheme and access to an online GP service
- An employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate family
- Many more can be found on our website!
Dŵr Cymru Cyf, a limited company registered in Wales No. 2366777. Registered office: Linea, Fortran Road, St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0LT
© Dŵr Cymru Cyf 2019.
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