Senior Procurement Specialist (Programme Development)

Job Description

Circa £50,000k - £55,000k, salary depending on skills and experience

Permanent

Full time with flexibility for part-time

Hybrid working; home working and Peterborough or Norwich Office (2-3 days in the office)

It’s an exciting time to join Anglian Water as we deliver an £11bn business plan over the next 5 years – the biggest we have ever delivered. Join us as a Senior Procurement Specialist and take the 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.

Join us in this exciting opportunity to transform procurement practices and contribute to environmental and social prosperity in the Anglian Water region.

What does it take to be a Senior Procurement Specialist?

• CIPS Professional standard and membership to a minimum of level 5 or educated to profession or degree level in a procurement or commercial related course

• Excellent knowledge of Public or Utilities Procurement Regulations and other relevant legislation

• Established professional with extensive commercial acumen experience and extensive experience within a Strategic Procurement environment

• Ability to manage a varied portfolio and associated workplan with a can-do attitude

• Successful and substantial experience in stakeholder management and influencing skills at a senior level

• Substantial experience in successful strategic strategy creation and category management capability

• Hold an appropriate professional qualification or membership of a professional body

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

• Personal private health care

• 26 days annual leave – rising with length of service

• Flexible working

• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 7%

• Bonus scheme

• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

Why Anglian Water?

As the water sector continues to face major financial, regulatory and environmental challenges over the coming years, Anglian Water and its Partners have continued to set the pace with innovative ideas and solutions to ensure that we deliver an outstanding service to our customers.

As a result, we are looking for a self-motivated and self-assured Procurement Professional with a sharp mind and who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Anglian Water offers a flexible approach, this role provides you the flexibility to work from home and from an Anglian Water office. Your base location will be in Peterborough, with 2-3 days in the office.

Closing date: 31st May 2026

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