Company description:
Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.
Job description:
SAP Ariba Specialist
Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:
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A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
Location: This role will initially be based in Bradford but we’re moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working (1 office day a week – Bradford/Leeds)
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
We have an exciting opportunity for a SAP Ariba Specialist to join the Finance team 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. The Finance team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
Our Finance Systems Team sits within our Operational Finance function as part of the wider Group Financial Control department. In close coordination with the Operational Finance Systems Manager, the role holder will plan, design, and deploy technology updates, business process improvements and associated change management in order that the Procure to Pay processes are aligned to the SAP Ariba Solutions Road Map and current regulatory obligations.
Where you fit in:
As our SAP Ariba Specialist you will:
What skills & qualifications you will need:
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Experienced with SAP Ariba (different modules) including Ariba Sourcing (Guided Sourcing), Contract, SLP, Buying (Guided Buying), Business Network and Commerce Automation
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 developing the functional systems supporting Procure to Pay activities 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.
Advert close date: 16th August
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.
