Head of Procurement

Anglian Water Services; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Water Services seeks a strategic and dynamic Head of Procurement to oversee the procurement strategy for a multi-billion-pound initiative. This role involves leading a high-performing team, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with the latest procurement legislation, contributing to a sustainable future for UK's water resources.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Car allowance

Personal private health care

Annual bonus scheme

30 days leave + Bank Holidays

Life Cover at 8x your salary

Flexible benefits for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading procurement and supply chain teams in major infrastructure projects.
• Deep knowledge of procurement legislation (e.g., Procurement Act 2023).

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of procurement and supply chain strategy.
• Manage a team of 15-20 procurement professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic Planning

Influencing Skills

Education

Professional Procurement Qualification

Job description

Competitive salary depending on skills and experience

Full time/37 hours per week/permanent

Location: Peterborough - Hybrid Working 2-3 days in office weekly with at least 1 day presence required in London hub office.

Anglian Water offers a flexible approach, this role provides you with hybrid working. Your base location will be in our Peterborough office with the expectation of being in the office 1-3 days a week .

Lead procurement for one of the UK’s most ambitious water infrastructure programmes

We’re not just building reservoirs— we’re securing the future of water for millions. Join a purpose-driven organisation committed to sustainability, innovation, and delivering long-term value for customers and communities.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Procurement to join the leadership team of the Strategic Resource Option (SRO) Programme —a multi-billion-pound initiative to deliver two nationally significant raw water reservoirs in the East of England.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the procurement and supply chain strategy for one of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects in the UK water sector.

As Head of Procurement , you will:

• Lead the development and execution of the procurement and supply chain strategy across all workstreams—from design and planning to construction and investment

• Manage a team of 15–20 procurement professionals, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture

• Ensure compliance with procurement legislation, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals

• Engage with senior stakeholders, regulators, and supply chain partners to drive value, innovation, and market confidence

• Align procurement activities with the programme’s commercial strategy and delivery milestones

What does it take to be successful?

• We’re looking for someone with a strategic mindset and visionary

• Extensive experience leading procurement and supply chain teams in major infrastructure or capital delivery programmes

• Deep knowledge of procurement legislation ( eg Procurement Act 2023) and best practices

• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver strategic outcomes.

• A professional procurement qualification and experience in regulated sectors (e.g., utilities, water, infrastructure)

• Strong leadership, negotiation, and strategic planning skills

As a valued employee you will be entitled to:

• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%

• Car allowance

• Personal private health care

• Annual bonus scheme

• 30 days leave + Bank Holidays, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion

• Life Cover at 8x your salary

• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle

Why apply?

Step into a high-impact leadership role where you’ll shape the entire procurement strategy for a multi-billion-pound reservoir programme that safeguards water security for millions. You’ll :

• Own the agenda – set and drive procurement strategy across design, planning, construction and investment on one of the UK water sector’s biggest, most complex schemes.

• Lead and inspire – head up a 15–20-strong, high-performing team and influence senior stakeholders, regulators and supply-chain partners.

• Deliver real purpose – join an organisation committed to sustainability and long-term value for customers and local communities.

• Operate at the cutting edge – work with the latest procurement legislation (Procurement Act 2023), embed innovative sourcing models and champion ESG best practice.

• Build your legacy – gain board-level exposure, shape national infrastructure and leave a lasting mark on the UK’s water future.

If you’re a strategic procurement leader looking to combine scale, purpose and professional growth, this is the opportunity to make it happen.

Closing date: 29 th June 2025

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