Proven experience as a Senior Procurement Specialist or similar procurement‑focused role.
Role Details
Senior Procurement Specialist - Permanent, Full Time
Location: Peterborough (Hybrid: 2 to 3 days in office + London attendance as required)
Salary: Up to £62,000 + exceptional benefits
Key Responsibilities
* Lead a portfolio of procurement projects within a major infrastructure programme, ensuring they're delivered on time, compliant, and delivering real value.
* Run supplier selection, tendering, and commercial negotiations in line with the Procurement Act 2023 and internal governance.
* Build strong market and category insight to shape effective procurement strategies that meet programme needs now and in the future.
* Work closely with stakeholders and the Commercial team to manage risk, control costs, and keep projects on track.
* Provide clear, accurate data and reporting to support decision‑making and improve programme visibility.
* Support post‑award contract management, highlight improvement opportunities, and help with supplier transitions where needed.
* Mentor colleagues and share best practice to help strengthen procurement capability across the programme.
Key Skills & Experience
* Strong track record of delivering procurement strategies within major infrastructure, construction, or capital delivery environments.
* Solid understanding of the Procurement Act 2023 (or PCR2015/UCR2016) and wider procurement legislation.
* 5+ years' experience in procurement or commercial roles, with strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
* Hands‑on experience working with NEC4‑based procurement and commercial frameworks.
* Confident managing multiple complex projects with strong planning and project management skills.
* Excellent communicator who can influence senior stakeholders and lead effective negotiations.
* Comfortable using Microsoft 365 to support analysis, reporting, and decision‑making.
* CIPS Level 5 (MCIPS preferred) or a relevant degree in procurement, supply chain, or commercial studies.
* Experience in the Utilities or regulated sector is an advantage.
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