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About us
Affinity Water is the largest water-only supplier in the UK, providing safe, reliable water to millions of customers every day. We are on an exciting journey to transform our Procurement and Commercial functions, with a focus on operational excellence, value for money, and developing strategic supplier relationships.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Procurement and Senior Procurement Manager in delivering procurement strategies aligned with business priorities.
* Conduct spend analysis and market research to inform category and sourcing strategies.
* Lead or assist in strategic sourcing projects, including preparing tenders, evaluating suppliers, and negotiating contracts.
* Assist in implementing Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) frameworks to maintain effective supplier relationships.
* Monitor supplier performance against service levels and contractual terms, identifying opportunities to improve performance and reduce costs.
* Ensure all procurement activities comply with organisational policies, legal regulations, and ethical standards.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, IT, and operations to ensure procurement strategies align with business goals.
* Support the delivery of key procurement transformation projects, tracking milestones and communicating outcomes.
What We’re Looking For
* A proactive, curious mindset with the tenacity to achieve results.
* Experience in procurement or supply chain management, with exposure to category management or strategic sourcing.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities.
* Organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
* Technical proficiency, including advanced Excel skills; experience with procurement systems, ERP platforms, or data visualisation tools such as Power BI would be advantageous.
* Experience in indirect procurement or IT procurement.
* A degree in procurement, supply chain, business, or a related field is desirable.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a business that’s making a positive impact on communities and the environment.
* Develop your career in a supportive, collaborative team.
* Gain exposure to strategic projects and procurement transformation initiatives.
* Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a range of employee benefits.
Benefits
* Salary £35,000 per annum
* Hybrid role, with the expectations of three days a week in the office (Hatfield)
* Annual leave from 23 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
* A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
* A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)
* Family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
* Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
* Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
* Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
* Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.
* Life Assurance.
* Disability Confident
Interview Process
s1st Stage interview MS Teams
s2nd Stage interview – Head Office
If you need any reasonable adjustments and would like to apply in a different format, please do let us know.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Purchasing
* Industries: Utilities
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