Head of Procurement

Competitive salary depending on skills and experience

Full time/37 hours per week/permanent

Location: Peterborough - Hybrid Working 2-3 days in office weekly with at least 1 day presence in London hub office.

Anglian Water offers a flexible approach this role provides you with hybrid working. Your base location will be in our Peterborough office with the expectation of being in the office 1-3 days a week.

Lead procurement for one of the UKs most ambitious water infrastructure programmes

Were not just building reservoirswere securing the future of water for millions. Join a purpose-driven organisation committed to sustainability innovation and delivering long-term value for customers and communities.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategicHead of Procurementto join the leadership team of theStrategic Resource Option (SRO) Programmea multi-billion-pound initiative to deliver two nationally significant raw water reservoirs in the East of England.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the procurement and supply chain strategy for one of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects in the UK water sector.

As Head of Procurement you will:

• Lead the development and execution of the procurement and supply chain strategy across all workstreamsfrom design and planning to construction and investment

• Manage a team of 1520 procurement professionals fostering a high-performance collaborative culture

• Ensure compliance with procurement legislation regulatory requirements and sustainability goals

• Engage with senior stakeholders regulators and supply chain partners to drive value innovation and market confidence

• Align procurement activities with the programmes commercial strategy and delivery milestones

What does it take to be successful

• Were looking for someone with a strategic mindset and visionary

• Extensive experience leading procurement and supply chain teams in major infrastructure or capital delivery programmes

• Deep knowledge of procurement legislation (eg Procurement Act 2023) and best practices

• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver strategic outcomes.

• A professional procurement qualification and experience in regulated sectors (e.g. utilities water infrastructure)

• Strong leadership negotiation and strategic planning skills

As a valued employee you will be entitled to:

• Competitive pension scheme Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%

• Car allowance

• Personal private health care

• Annual bonus scheme

• 30 days leave Bank Holidays with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion

• Life Cover at 8x your salary

• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle

Why apply

Step into a high-impact leadership role where youll shape the entire procurement strategy for a multi-billion-pound reservoir programme that safeguards water security for millions. Youll:

• Own the agenda set and drive procurement strategy across design planning construction and investment on one of the UK water sectors biggest most complex schemes.

• Lead and inspire head up a 1520-strong high-performing team and influence senior stakeholders regulators and supply-chain partners.

• Deliver real purpose join an organisation committed to sustainability and long-term value for customers and local communities.

• Operate at the cutting edge work with the latest procurement legislation (Procurement Act 2023) embed innovative sourcing models and champion ESG best practice.

• Build your legacy gain board-level exposure shape national infrastructure and leave a lasting mark on the UKs water future.

If youre a strategic procurement leader looking to combine scale purpose and professional growth this is the opportunity to make it happen.

Closing date: 29th June 2025

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