We are looking for an Assistant Procurement Manager to support the delivery of strategic and operational procurement initiatives. You will play a key role in managing procurement processes, building supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with organisational policies.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience, contribute to high-impact projects, and develop your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
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
1. Support the Procurement and Senior Procurement Manager in delivering procurement strategies aligned with business priorities.
2. Conduct spend analysis and market research to inform category and sourcing strategies.
3. Lead or assist in strategic sourcing projects, including preparing tenders, evaluating suppliers, and negotiating contracts.
4. Assist in implementing Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) frameworks to maintain effective supplier relationships.
5. Monitor supplier performance against service levels and contractual terms, identifying opportunities to improve performance and reduce costs.
6. Ensure all procurement activities comply with organisational policies, legal regulations, and ethical standards.
7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, IT, and operations to ensure procurement strategies align with business goals.
8. Support the delivery of key procurement transformation projects, tracking milestones and communicating outcomes.
What We’re Looking For
9. A proactive, curious mindset with the tenacity to achieve results.
10. Experience in procurement or supply chain management, with exposure to category management or strategic sourcing.
11. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
12. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities.
13. Organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
14. Technical proficiency, including advanced Excel skills; experience with procurement systems, ERP platforms, or data visualisation tools such as Power BI would be advantageous.
15. Experience in indirect procurement or IT procurement
16. A degree in procurement, supply chain, business, or a related field is desirable
Why Join Us?
17. Be part of a business that’s making a positive impact on communities and the environment.
18. Develop your career in a supportive, collaborative team.
19. Gain exposure to strategic projects and procurement transformation initiatives.
20. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a range of employee benefits.
Benefits
21. Salary £35,000 per annum
22. Hybrid role, with the expectations of three days a week in the office (Hatfield)
23. Annual leave from 23 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
24. 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.
25. A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)
26. We offer a range of 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.
27. Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
28. Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
29. Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
30. Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.
31. Life Assurance.
32. Disability Confident
Interview Process
1st Stage interview MS Teams
2nd Stage interview – Head Office
If you need any reasonable adjustments and would like to apply in a different format, please do let us know.