Programme Procurement Manager leading procurement strategy and team for major reservoir project at Anglian Water. Ensuring compliance, sustainability, and value for money throughout the procurement process.
Responsibilities
Lead the relevant Reservoir Procurement Team, managing procurement strategy and schedules across all phases
Deliver procurement activities to time, cost, and quality standards
Support programme leaders with procurement for development and main works phases
Forecast procurement needs and engage with the supply chain to inform decisions
Drive early market engagement with the Market Engagement Team and develop commercial strategies with the Commercial team
Support and lead negotiations and build strategic supplier relationships
Manage procurement risks and ensure conflict-of-interest policies are upheld
Represent procurement in governance forums
Establish a business partnering approach to ensure delivery aligns with programme schedule, project milestones, and interdependencies across the wider Reservoir Programme
Influence decision-makers and promote early engagement with procurement
Provide clarity and direction in complex situations
Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team, identifying training needs and promoting best practices
Manage external partners and resolve escalated issues
Requirements
Proven experience in leading procurement strategy and delivery for large-scale infrastructure or complex capital projects (water, utilities, major civils, energy, or transport)
Strong understanding of regulated procurement environment (PA23, UCR16) and sustainable procurement practices
Experience with NEC4 or NEC3 contract suites
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Commercial acumen and experience in supplier negotiations
Ability to manage risk and influence at senior levels
Experience in infrastructure or regulated environments is desirable
Educated to degree level or equivalent and relevant professional qualifications (MCIPS or equivalent)
Benefits
Private health care
Car allowance
Virtual GP service for you and your household
Double-matched pension
Life assurance at 8 times salary
26 Days Annual Leave
Annual bonus scheme
Opportunity to volunteer and do unpaid work in the community
Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
Free parking at all offices, sites, and leisure parks
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