Procurement Manager leading transformative procurement practices and strategic alignment at Pandora's London office. Championing local initiatives and cultivating stakeholder relationships for impactful procurement outcomes.
About the role
- Procurement Manager leading and delivering end-to-end procurement at Affinity Water. Ensuring compliance and managing tender processes across operational and investment programs.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for leading and delivering compliant, end-to-end procurement activity across the Operations (OpEx) pillar.
- Manage the full tender lifecycle—from market engagement and strategy development through to evaluation, award, and contract mobilisation.
- Ensure compliance with UCR 2016, the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), and the application of NEC3/4 contracts.
- Work across areas such as River Restoration, Control Operations, and Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO).
Requirements
- Proven experience delivering hands-on, end-to-end procurement in a regulated environment.
- Strong working knowledge and practical application of UCR 2016 and Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) regulations.
- Demonstrable experience using NEC3/4 contracts, including option selection and commercial mechanisms.
- Professional procurement qualification (CIPS or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.
- Experience working within utilities, infrastructure, or other regulated sectors is highly desirable.
- Experience supporting both operational (OpEx) and capital or programme-based (TOTEX) procurement activity.
- A pragmatic, solution-oriented approach with a strong focus on delivery and compliance.
Benefits
- Competitive salary dependant on skills and experience
- Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.
- Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.
- Annual leave from 26-30 rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
- 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.
- A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)
- 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.
- Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
- Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
- Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
- Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.
- Life Assurance.
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