Commercial Intelligence Lead

Job Requisition Number 8751 Work Type Permanent Job Function Procurement & Estates Salary Range £47,492.00 - £50,000.00 per annum Base Closing Date South East Hub (Newport, Postcode NP10 8FZ). Office 3 x days per week - Hybrid 23:59 on 30/09/26 What you’ll be responsible for Job Title: Commercial Intelligence Lead Shape the Future of Procurement at Welsh Water At Welsh Water, every investment decision helps deliver essential services to millions of customers across Wales and Herefordshire. We're looking for a Commercial Intelligence Specialist to help us better understand the markets we operate in, anticipate future opportunities and challenges, and support informed procurement decisions across the business. This is an exciting opportunity to combine analytical thinking, market insight and commercial understanding to support strategic decision-making. Working closely with procurement teams, suppliers and stakeholders across the business, you'll gather and interpret market intelligence, identify emerging trends and risks, and provide the evidence and insights needed to guide future investment and sourcing decisions. If you enjoy turning complex information into clear, meaningful insights, are curious about how markets evolve, and want your work to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do Tasks Commercial Intelligence Specialists (Leads) deliver and disseminate deep commercial intelligence grounded in a strong understanding of the markets in which Welsh Water operates. The roles apply market knowledge, supplier insight and commercial judgement to generate intelligence that is trusted, relevant, well evidenced and used. Through the interpretation of intelligence from a wide range of sources, the roles shape the enterprise wide understanding of demand and commercial priorities, ensuring planning and decision making are informed by a robust view of market conditions, supply dynamics and commercial risk. 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. Use insight to help inform future business decisions, identifying how 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. Other Line Management responsibility: Yes Accountable for budget: Yes About you The following are essential requirements for the recruitment of the role: Qualifications Degree level or equivalent experience 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 Knowledge & Skills Working knowledge of market analysis, supply chain intelligence, cost drivers and commercial risk signals Sound communication and stakeholder engagement skills 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. Flexible Working We support flexible working where possible, taking into consideration business and operational needs. If you have any specific requirements, we'd welcome a conversation with you during the recruitment process. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact: and enter the job ID [8751] 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! 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