Senior Procurement Specialist

Anglian Water Services; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water service provider is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead key projects in the multi-billion-pound Reservoirs Programme. In this role, you will align procurement activities with strategic goals, manage supplier relationships, and deliver complex procurement projects. Ideal candidates are strategic thinkers with proven experience, a minimum of CIPS level 5, or a degree in a relevant field. This position offers a competitive salary of circa £55k and promotes a flexible hybrid work model.

Benefits

Private health care

Double-matched pension

Life assurance at 8 times salary

Flexible benefits for well-being

26 days annual leave

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering procurement strategies.
• Strong working knowledge of Procurement Act 23 or UCR2016.
• Experience in procurement for major construction or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Align procurement activities with the reservoir programme's strategy.
• Take ownership of procurement projects for timely delivery.
• Lead supplier selection and commercial negotiations.
• Monitor contract performance and identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Complex project management

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Education

CIPS Professional certification (level 5)

Bachelor's degree in procurement or related field

Job description

Salary: Circa £55k depending on skills and experience

Full-time, with flexibility for part-time.

37 hours per week/permanent

Location: Peterborough (Worldwide House) and London (The Jelicoe, Kings Cross)

Hybrid Working 2-3 days in office weekly, 1 of which must be in our Peterborough office.

Private health care

Double-matched pension

Virtual GP service for you and your household

Life assurance at 8 times salary

Drive high-impact procurement at the heart of one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure programmes

We’re looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist to play a key role in the successful delivery of the multi-billion-pound Anglian Water Reservoirs Programme. This is a once-in-a-generation initiative, securing long-term water resilience for millions.

This is your opportunity to be a part of a programme that’s shaping a greener, more resilient East of England; where people, nature and water come together for generations to come. You’ll help deliver two new reservoirs that protect our most precious resource, reduce pressure on sensitive environments, and create places for communities to thrive.

We’re seeking a strategic thinker with a proven track record of delivering procurement strategies that achieve impactful outcomes and align to the programmes strategic objectives. You will lead complex procurement projects with impact, whilst driving timely, cost-effective, and compliant outcomes. You’ll combine strategic thinking and commercial acumen to negotiate, build strong supplier relationships, and deliver best value.

You’ll use your procurement expertise to influence at every level, shape category strategy, and stay ahead of market dynamics. As a senior team member, you will mentor colleagues, share knowledge, and embed best practice across the Reservoirs Programme.

What you’ll be doing

• Align procurement activities with the Programme’s overarching procurement and supply chain strategy.
• Take ownership of a portfolio of procurement projects within the Reservoirs Programme, ensuring timely delivery, value, compliance, and effective risk management.
• Lead supplier selection and commercial negotiations
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to meet project requirements.
• Develop deep market and category knowledge to shape procurement strategies aligned with programme and business goals.
• Use data and market insights to identify risks and opportunities, supporting informed decision-making and forecasting.
• Post-award, monitor contract performance, identify improvement opportunities, and manage supplier exit activities where required.
• Ensure all procurement activity complies with legal, regulatory, and organisational governance standards.

What it takes to be successful?

• A strategic thinker with a proven track record of delivering complex over-threshold service and works related procurements.
• Strong working knowledge of Procurement Act 23 and/or UCR2016.
• Ability to drive informed decision-making, manage multiple complex projects, and influence senior stakeholders.
• CIPS Professional certification to a minimum of level 5 OR Educated to Bachelor’s degree level in a procurement, supply chain or a commercial related course.
• Established professional with extensive commercial acumen experience.
• Experience working with major construction or infrastructure project based procurement or commercial functions, including experience of working with NEC3 or NEC4.

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

• Personal private health care
• Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)
• Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
• Double-matched pension (maximum 6% employee contribution)
• 26 days annual leave – rising with length of service and the ability to buy more
• Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave. Opportunity for shared parental pay
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

Inclusion at Anglian Water:

We value the representation & diversity within our communities. Inclusion is for every one and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.

Closing date: Sunday 11th January 2026