Time left to apply End Date: June 30, 2025 (13 days left to apply)
job requisition id R31786
Competitive salary depending on skills and experience
Full time/37 hours per week/permanent
Location: Peterborough - Hybrid Working 2-3 days in office weekly with at least 1 day presence required in London hub office.
Anglian Water offers a flexible approach, this role provides you with hybrid working. Your base location will be in our Peterborough office with the expectation of being in the office 1-3 days a week .
Lead procurement for one of the UK’s most ambitious water infrastructure programmes
We’re not just building reservoirs— we’re securing the future of water for millions. Join a purpose-driven organisation committed to sustainability, innovation, and delivering long-term value for customers and communities.
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Procurement to join the leadership team of the Strategic Resource Option (SRO) Programme —a multi-billion-pound initiative to deliver two nationally significant raw water reservoirs in the East of England.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the procurement and supply chain strategy for one of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects in the UK water sector.
As Head of Procurement, you will:
Lead the development and execution of the procurement and supply chain strategy across all workstreams—from design and planning to construction and investment
Manage a team of 15–20 procurement professionals, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture
Ensure compliance with procurement legislation, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals
Engage with senior stakeholders, regulators, and supply chain partners to drive value, innovation, and market confidence
Align procurement activities with the programme’s commercial strategy and delivery milestones
What does it take to be successful?
We’re looking for someone with a strategic mindset and visionary
Extensive experience leading procurement and supply chain teams in major infrastructure or capital delivery programmes
Deep knowledge of procurement legislation ( eg Procurement Act 2023) and best practices
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver strategic outcomes.
A professional procurement qualification and experience in regulated sectors (e.g., utilities, water, infrastructure)
Strong leadership, negotiation, and strategic planning skills
As a valued employee you will be entitled to:
Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
Personal private health care
30 days leave + Bank Holidays, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion
Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
Why apply?
Step into a high-impact leadership role where you’ll shape the entire procurement strategy for a multi-billion-pound reservoir programme that safeguards water security for millions. You’ll :
Own the agenda – set and drive procurement strategy across design, planning, construction and investment on one of the UK water sector’s biggest, most complex schemes.
Lead and inspire – head up a 15–20-strong, high-performing team and influence senior stakeholders, regulators and supply-chain partners.
Deliver real purpose – join an organisation committed to sustainability and long-term value for customers and local communities.
Operate at the cutting edge – work with the latest procurement legislation (Procurement Act 2023), embed innovative sourcing models and champion ESG best practice.
Build your legacy – gain board-level exposure, shape national infrastructure and leave a lasting mark on the UK’s water future.
If you’re a strategic procurement leader looking to combine scale, purpose and professional growth, this is the opportunity to make it happen.
Closing date: 29 th June 2025
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