Procurement Manager (Programme Development)

Salary from £67,500 (depending on skills and experience)

Permanent

Full time (Flexible working opportunities are available & specific requests can be discussed at interview)

Peterborough (Hybrid)

Join our team and make a difference!

As our Procurement Manager you’ll be working closely with the Commercial Procurement Leadership Team and across the wider business in the development and delivery of the Supply Chain and Procurement Strategy. We have ambitious plans for significant investments in our region, with this role enabling a key part of that strategy.

Your role will be to lead in shaping our strategic sourcing initiatives in the key area of Programme Development, helping to develop project upgrades to infrastructure and improve resilience against climate change . Typical schemes include the development of an Advanced Water Recycling Centre (AWRC) and two Desalination schemes which were included in the 2024 Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP24). This is your chance to make a significant impact by delivering commercially astute agreements that enable the business to deliver high-quality outcomes for our customers and the environment.

In this dynamic role, you will harness your strategic thinking and exceptional influencing skills to engage with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, build and maintain strong market relationships to drive strategic outcomes, all while deepening your understanding of market dynamics and business demands.

You will use your extensive procurement experience to develop and manage a strategic portfolio that maximises value for money for the business. You will spearhead category plans, lead on complex commercial negotiations, and ensure that our processes are efficient and auditable.

Working as part of a team, you will identify opportunities and through improved working practices with our supply chain partners you will identify spend trends, manage sustainable procurement risks, and negotiate spot buys to meet our evolving business needs.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys getting the best from people. You may already have experience of managing and developing a team, or you may be ready to take the next step from leading projects, coaching colleagues or influencing others into your first formal people-management role. Either way, you’ll bring the confidence, curiosity and communication skills to set direction, support development and create an environment where people can do their best work.