Ensure all procurement activity complies with legal, regulatory, and organisational governance standards.
Take ownership of a portfolio of procurement projects within the Reservoirs Programme, ensuring timely delivery, value, compliance, and effective risk management.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to meet project requirements.
Lead supplier selection and commercial negotiations
Post-award, monitor contract performance, identify improvement opportunities, and manage supplier exit activities where required.
Develop deep market and category knowledge to shape procurement strategies aligned with programme and business goals.
Align procurement activities with the Programme’s overarching procurement and supply chain strategy.
Use data and market insights to identify risks and opportunities, supporting informed decision-making and forecasting.
Requirements
procurement act
nec3
nec4
strategic thinker
cips
commercial acumen
Strong working knowledge of Procurement Act 23 and/or UCR2016.
Experience working with major construction or infrastructure project based procurement or commercial functions, including experience of working with NEC3 or NEC4.
A strategic thinker with a proven track record of delivering complex over-threshold service and works related procurements.
Ability to drive informed decision-making, manage multiple complex projects, and influence senior stakeholders.
CIPS Professional certification to a minimum of level 5 OR Educated to Bachelor’s degree level in a procurement, supply chain or a commercial related course.
Established professional with extensive commercial acumen experience.
Benefits
26 days annual leave – rising with length of service and the ability to buy more
Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.
Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)
Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave. Opportunity for shared parental pay
The company serves over 6 million customers across the East of England, delivering essential water and wastewater services.
1973
year established
The company was established in 1973 and has since grown to become a leader in the water sector.
The company is a leader in the UK water sector, investing heavily in infrastructure and sustainability projects to meet the region's growing demands.
Delivering high-quality drinking water, ensuring wastewater treatment, and maintaining the health of natural water resources.
Handles major infrastructure projects, including new pipelines, wastewater treatment plants, and water recycling technologies.
Known for embracing cutting-edge technology and innovation, pioneering smart water management systems to improve service efficiency.
Leads initiatives to enhance flood management, protecting communities from rising water levels and extreme weather events.
Works on both residential and commercial projects, making a significant impact on urban development and sustainable city planning in the East of England.
Beyond water services, plays a key role in environmental protection and the stewardship of local ecosystems, with a growing focus on resource recovery.
Recognized for leadership in water sustainability and innovation, making it a trusted partner for public and private sector projects.
Culture + Values
Build trust
Do the right thing
Are always exploring
Environment + Sustainability
65% reduction in capital carbon
Carbon Reduction Target
Aims to reduce carbon emissions from capital activities by 65% from the 2010 baseline by 2025.
$300 million investment
Environmental Protection Fund
Allocating £300 million to accelerate environmental protection initiatives.
1.8 billion in sustainable debt
Sustainable Finance Achievement
Raised £1.8 billion in sustainable debt by end-2021, supporting carbon reduction efforts.
50% energy from renewables
Renewable Energy Target
Aims to generate 50% of total energy from renewable sources by 2030.
Net zero carbon target by 2030
Reduce operational carbon by 30% from 2019/20 baseline by 2025
Generate 45% of energy from own renewables by 2025
Plant 50 hectares of woodland and use wetlands/marshes/grasslands for carbon removal
Delivering £800 million across 1,200 WINEP schemes for river quality, biodiversity and storm overflow improvements
Issued £1.8 billion in sustainable debt by end‑2021; all 2021/22 debt raised via sustainable finance saved 180,000 t CO₂
First water company to issue sustainability‑linked green bonds tied to carbon targets
Inclusion & Diversity
2030
Diversity Programme
The Strength in Diversity programme is scheduled to run through 2030, reflecting the company's long-term commitment to inclusion and diversity across the region.
Four focus areas: Education outreach, Early Careers (graduate/apprentice/internship), Community Group engagement, Job seeker support
Active Inclusion Community (staff network) providing forum and safe space
Engagement targets to better reflect regional demographics