Senior Procurement Lead — Infrastructure & Water Programme

Anglian Water; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in UK infrastructure is looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist to drive procurement strategies for a major reservoir initiative. This role involves leading complex procurement projects, ensuring compliance with laws, and building strong supplier relationships. The successful candidate will have strategic thinking skills and a background in procurement, especially in construction or infrastructure. Benefits include competitive salary, private healthcare, and a double-matched pension. Join us in shaping a greener East of England.

Benefits

Private health care

Double-matched pension

Life assurance (8 times salary)

Flexible benefits

26 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering complex over-threshold service and works related procurements.
• Strong working knowledge of Procurement Act 23 and/or UCR2016.
• Experience working with major construction or infrastructure project based procurement.

Responsibilities

• Align procurement activities with the program's strategy.
• Take ownership of procurement projects and ensure timely delivery and compliance.
• Lead supplier selection and commercial negotiations.
• Build strong supplier relationships.
• Use data to identify risks and opportunities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Complex project management

Commercial acumen

Education

CIPS Professional certification (minimum level 5)

Bachelor's degree in procurement, supply chain, or commercial related course

Job description

A key player in UK infrastructure is looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist to drive procurement strategies for a major reservoir initiative. This role involves leading complex procurement projects, ensuring compliance with laws, and building strong supplier relationships. The successful candidate will have strategic thinking skills and a background in procurement, especially in construction or infrastructure. Benefits include competitive salary, private healthcare, and a double-matched pension. Join us in shaping a greener East of England.