Programme Procurement Manager

Peterborough - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 65550 - 72250

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Salary: 65550 - 72250 DOE
Full time / 37 hrs a week / Permanent
Location: Hybrid Peterborough/London Anglian Water offers a flexible approach; this role offers you the flexibility to work from home and from an Anglian Water office with the expectation of 2-3 days in the office per week.

Private health care

Car allowance

Virtual GP service for you and your household

Double-matched pension

Life assurance at 8 times salary

Make every drop of your potential count. Join our team!

Were looking for a Programme Procurement Manager to lead and deliver the end-to-end procurement strategy for a major reservoir project within Anglian Waters wider reservoir programme. This is a pivotal role in our Commercial Operations team where youll ensures that all procurement activities support programme objectives; value for money sustainability regulatory compliance and collaborative delivery. Youll also enable successful; design construction commissioning and long-term operation of the reservoir from Development Consent Order through to Main Works Contracts and Infrastructure Projects.

Youll lead a team of procurement professionals drive strategic supplier relationships and ensure compliance with regulatory procurement law. This is a high-impact leadership role where youll influence senior stakeholders manage procurement risk and embed sustainable procurement practices within the project.

What will you be doing as a Programme Procurement Manager

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

What does it take to be a Programme Procurement Manager

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)

As a valued employee youll be entitled to:

Double Matched Pension Scheme matches your contributions up to 6% (up to 18% combined)
Car Allowance
26 Days Annual Leave
Personal private health care
Annual bonus scheme
Opportunity to volunteer and do unpaid work in the community
Life Cover at 8x your salary
Personal Accident cover up to 5x your salary
Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
Free parking at all offices sites and leisure parks

Inclusion at Anglian Water
Join us and make a difference. Were committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities. Were proud to support the Social Mobility Pledge Race at Work Charter Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) Disability Confident scheme and the Womens Utility Network.

Closing date: 17th December 2025
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Salary: 65550 - 72250 DOEFull time / 37 hrs a week / PermanentLocation: Hybrid Peterborough/London Anglian Water offers a flexible approach; this role offers you the flexibility to work from home and from an Anglian Water office with the expectation of 2-3 days in the office per week.Private healt...