Buying Desk Specalist
Southern Water
Handle tactical buying, supplier quotes, approvals and purchase orders for non‑contract spend.
13 days ago ago
£30,000 - £35,000
Entry-level, Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Worthing, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
2,092 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water Services
Wastewater Services
Sewage Treatment
Water Treatment
Infrastructure Maintenance
Leak Detection
Customer Support
Environmental Services
Sector Specialisms
Water Resources
Wastewater Networks
Sewer Services
Water Treatment
Water Filtration
Drinking Water Systems
Water Purification
Residential Water Services
Role
What you would be doing
supplier selection
tactical buying
quote management
purchase orders
stakeholder collaboration
process coordination
- Ensure the best supplier is selected for each need.
- Support Direct Awards and low-complexity contract call-offs in line with policy.
- Manage tactical buying requests and ensure correct routes to market.
- Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotes and manage “3 quotes and buy” processes.
- Gain relevant internal approvals and process purchase orders up to approval stage.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the business and procurement teams.
- Act as a focal point to reduce handoffs with internal departments.
What you bring
organised
time management
data
procurement
stakeholder
proactive
- Highly organised with strong time management and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working with data and procurement systems.
- Inquisitive and proactive in finding the best sourcing solutions.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills across all levels of the business.
- Background in procurement or similar administrative buying roles.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
- Occupational health service
- Full funded eye tests
- Digital GP service
- Two paid volunteering days a year
- 25 days annual leave
- Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
- Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
- Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
- Life assurance equal to 4x salary
- Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
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Company
Overview
2.25 million
Customers Served
Serving 2.25 million customers since privatisation in 1989.
0.5 GL
Drinking Water Pumped
Pumps over 0.5 GL of drinking water daily.
£72m loss
Operating Loss
Experienced a £72 million operating loss in March 2024 due to rising costs.
- Constructs reservoirs, pipelines, sewage treatment upgrades, and implements contingency measures like importing water during droughts.
- Specializes in large-scale water infrastructure, operational delivery, and environmental engineering across the South East.
- Notably fined for misreporting sewage spills; offers guided tours of Victorian sewers and public access to historic reservoirs.
- “Working differently” – using new technology and nature‑based solutions
- “Collaborating with community partners”
- “Showing leadership on key environmental issues”
- “Engaging with customers, stakeholders and partners to maximise opportunities”
24% by 2025
Renewable Energy Target
Target to generate 24% of own renewable energy by 2025.
75% by 2035
Storm Overflow Compliance
Aiming to achieve 75% compliance by 2035 to reduce storm overflow spills.
£7.8B Capital Plan
Environmental Investments
£7.8 billion capital plan from 2025-2030 focusing on new technology and nature-based solutions.
Three‑Star EPA
Environment Agency Rating
Aiming for a three-star Environment Agency rating by 2025 following a two-star rating in 2022.
- On track to generate own renewable energy and buying accredited renewable energy since 2021.
- Fleet electrification targets: cars/vans by 2035, HGVs via low-carbon fuels by 2040.
- Investing £1.5 billion in Clean Rivers & Seas to reduce storm overflow spills and achieve full compliance by 2050.
- No publicly available strategic DEI goals or gender‑related statistics found
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