Salary Circa £55k - £60k, salary depending on skills and experience
Full time/37 hours per week/permanent
Location: Peterborough - Hybrid Working 2-3 days in office weekly
Anglian Water offers a flexible approach; this role provides you with hybrid working.
Are you an experienced procurement professional with a passion for delivering major infrastructure projects?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, project-based environment and have a proven track record of procuring major infrastructure agreements under NEC contract terms?
If so, we want to hear from you
As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in planning, managing, and delivering a strategic pipeline of sourcing initiatives for major infrastructure programmes and projects. You'll lead on complex commercial negotiations, manage supplier onboarding, and ensure the delivery of maximum value to the business, our regulators, and our customers.
You'll be responsible for:
* Leading the end-to-end procurement process for major infrastructure agreements, with a focus on NEC contract terms.
* Managing multiple sourcing projects and applying your strategic thinking to deliver successful outcomes.
* Engaging and influencing a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
* Ensuring compliance with public procurement rules and relevant legislation.
* Developing strong market knowledge and building effective supplier relationships.
What it takes to be successful?
* Minimum 5–7 years' demonstrable experience in infrastructure procurement, with a strong track record of NEC contract delivery.
* Substantial experience in a project-based environment.
* In-depth knowledge of public procurement rules and European procurement legislation.
* CIPS Level 5, RICS (or equivalent professional qualification) preferred.
* Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
* Self-motivated, proactive, and able to thrive in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team.
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
* Annual bonus scheme
* 26 days leave + Bank Holidays, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion
* Life Cover at 8x your salary
* Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile infrastructure programmes and projects.
* Be part of an exciting and growing part of the Anglian Water business.
* Join us and help shape the future of infrastructure delivery as part of a forward-thinking, innovative team.
Apply now to be part of something bigger
Closing date: 30th November 2025
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