Senior Procurement Specialist page is loaded## Senior Procurement Specialistlocations: Peterboroughtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R34878**Salary: Circa £47k–£55k (depending on skills and experience)****Permanent | Full-time (flexible part‐time considered)****Hybrid | Peterborough Office (2–3 days per week)**At Anglian Water, we’re shaping the future of sustainable water management — and we’re looking for driven, forward‐thinking procurement professionals who want to grow their careers while making a meaningful impact. If you're ambitious, eager to step up, and keen to develop into future leadership roles (including Procurement Manager), this role offers the platform to get you there.We offer a modern, flexible approach to work. You’ll split your time between home and our Peterborough office, with the autonomy and support to deliver exceptional results.**Strategic Procurement That Powers Performance — and Your Career**As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you’ll lead a diverse pipeline of strategic sourcing initiatives, playing a pivotal role in delivering commercial outcomes that support our business, our customers and our regulatory commitments.This is a role where your influence is real, your ideas matter, and your professional growth is taken seriously. You’ll gain exposure across the organisation, develop commercial leadership skills, and benefit from structured career pathways within Procurement and the wider Anglian Water group.**What You’ll Be Doing**- Own and actively manage a strategic portfolio of sourcing activity- Deliver high‐value sourcing initiatives on time, generating maximum value- Lead complex commercial negotiations using best‐practice procurement methodologies- Build a deep understanding of business needs in your spend areas and provide expert guidance- Identify spend trends, risks and opportunities, using data and market intelligence to shape decisions- Ensure systems and documentation support a clear, auditable process- Build influential, trust‐based relationships with internal and external stakeholders- Support the Procurement Manager in team leadership and capability development- Mentor and coach colleagues, helping to build future talent- Appoint and onboard suppliers using appropriate sourcing frameworks**What You’ll Bring**- CIPS Level 5 or equivalent, or a qualification in procurement/commercial disciplines- Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and relevant legislation- Proven experience delivering complex strategic sourcing projects- Strong commercial acumen and ability to drive best‐value outcomes- Experience developing sourcing strategies and navigating governance- Solid understanding of contract structures (NEC experience a plus)- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills- A proactive, collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement- Personal private healthcare- 26 days annual leave (increasing with service)- Flexible working options- Competitive pension with double‐matching up to 6%- Annual bonus scheme- Flexible benefits to support lifestyle and wellbeing**Your Career. Our Commitment.**At Anglian Water, we believe in developing our people. From dedicated learning pathways to talent programmes and opportunities to progress into roles such as Procurement Manager, this is an environment where ambitious professionals can thrive.You’ll have the chance to broaden your expertise, step into more senior responsibilities, and shape the future of procurement within an organisation recognised for innovation, purpose, and industry leadership.The water sector is undergoing rapid transformation — financially, environmentally and technologically. Anglian Water continues to lead the way with innovation, collaboration and forward‐thinking solutions. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that empowers you to challenge the status quo, deliver meaningful change, and build a long‐term career with purpose.**Closing date: 17th March 2026****#loveeverydrop**We are committed to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in both our workforce and our supply chain partners to help us to understand and meet the needs of our customers. We are passionate and dedicated to the learning and development of our people, making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential.We want to give everyone equal access to our recruitment process. If you have a disability or long-term condition, including neurodiversity and mental health conditions, we’ll support you throughout your application, and make any adjustments to make sure your disability or long-term condition is not a barrier to recruitment. If you need any support, please get reach out to our team resourcing@anglianwater.co.uk’To apply, you’ll need your up-to-date CV, we also recommend uploading a cover letter – tell us what has made you apply and what skills you can bring to the position. We will be in touch after your application has been reviewed, following the closing date.If you are offered a job with us, you’ll be subject to the relevant employment checks for your role, which could include references, driving licence check, DBS Check as well as your right to work in the UK. More information about how we look after and use your information can be found in our .Become a part of Anglian Water’s future and join us on our journey as we live through our values to build trust, do the right thing, and are always exploring, to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region.
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