Procurement Systems Support Specialist

Southern Water; Durrington; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

CIPS qualifications support

Career progression

Job summary

Southern Water is on an exciting journey towards a greener future, focusing on tackling climate change and reducing our environmental impact. We are looking for a Procurement Systems Support Specialist to join our Procurement Excellence & Sustainability team, ensuring seamless procurement operations across the organisation.

This role covers procurement operations, system management, first-line support, and stakeholder engagement, with hybrid working in Durrington.

Qualifications

• Procurement knowledge and experience with P2P processes and transactional procurement activities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence at all levels.
• Proactive problem-solving, analytical and organised mindset.
• Commercial awareness in a regulated procurement environment.

Responsibilities

• Procurement Operations – Create, update, and manage purchase orders across all spending categories.
• System Management – Maintain the procurement contract database and enable contract systems.
• First-Line Support – Provide process and system guidance to outsourced procurement teams and internal stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Support colleagues across the business with procurement requests, offering guidance.
• Process & Compliance – Ensure procurement operations align with governance policies and identify efficiency improvements.
• Supplier Transactions – Support suppliers in receiving and processing purchase orders smoothly.
• Continuous Improvement – Review and enhance procurement processes and systems to improve efficiency.

Job description

Closing Date

2026-11-09

Job Title: Procurement Systems Support Specialist
Location: Durrington/Hybrid
Contract Type: FTC - 12 months
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: Circa £31,500 based on skills and experience

Southern Water is on an exciting journey towards a greener future, focusing on tackling climate change and reducing our environmental impact. We are looking for a Procurement Systems Support Specialist to join our Procurement Excellence & Sustainability team, ensuring seamless procurement operations across the organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing

Procurement Operations – Create, update, and manage purchase orders across all spending categories.
System Management – Maintain the procurement contract database and ensure seamless system enablement of contracts.
First-Line Support – Provide process and system guidance to outsourced procurement teams and internal stakeholders.
Stakeholder Engagement – Support colleagues across the business with procurement requests, offering guidance and constructive challenge where necessary.
Process & Compliance – Ensure procurement operations align with governance policies, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.
Supplier Transactions – Support suppliers in receiving and processing purchase orders smoothly.
Continuous Improvement – Proactively review and enhance procurement processes and systems to optimise efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

• Procurement Knowledge – Experience with procurement processes (including P2P) and transactional procurement activities.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management – Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Problem-Solving & Adaptability – A proactive mindset with excellent analytical and organisational skills.
• Commercial Awareness – Understanding of procurement in a regulated environment and ability to assess compliance.

Why Join Southern Water?

• Hybrid Working – Enjoy a mix of office-based and remote working.
• Career Development – Opportunities for further training, including CIPS qualifications, and career progression within Procurement.
• Impactful Work – Play a key role in ensuring efficient procurement operations in a company committed to sustainability.

If you’re a detail-oriented, proactive professional with a passion for procurement and systems support, we’d love to hear from you!