Job Title: Programme Procurement ManagerSalary: £65,550 - £72,250 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 health care Car allowanceVirtual GP service for you and your household Double-matched pensionLife assurance at 8 times salary Make every drop of your potential count. Join our team!We're looking for a Programme Procurement Manager to lead and deliver the end-to-end procurement strategy for a major reservoir project within Anglian Water's wider reservoir programme. This is a pivotal role in our Commercial Operations team, where you'll ensures that all procurement activities support programme objectives; value for money, sustainability, regulatory compliance, and collaborative delivery. You'll 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. You'll 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 you'll 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 phasesDeliver procurement activities to time, cost, and quality standardsSupport programme leaders with procurement for development and main works phasesForecast procurement needs and engage with the supply chain to inform decisionsDrive early market engagement with the Market Engagement Team and develop commercial strategies with the Commercial teamSupport and lead negotiations and build strategic supplier relationshipsManage procurement risks and ensure conflict-of-interest policies are upheldRepresent procurement in governance forumsEstablish a business partnering approach to ensure delivery aligns with programme schedule, project milestones, and interdependencies across the wider Reservoir ProgrammeInfluence decision-makers and promote early engagement with procurementProvide clarity and direction in complex situationsLead and develop a high-performing procurement team, identifying training needs and promoting best practicesManage 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 practicesExperience with NEC4 or NEC3 contract suites.Strong leadership and stakeholder management skillsCommercial acumen and experience in supplier negotiationsAbility to manage risk and influence at senior levelsExperience in infrastructure or regulated environments is desirableEducated to degree level or equivalent and relevant professional qualifications (MCIPS or equivalent) As a valued employee, you'll be entitled to:Double Matched Pension Scheme - matches your contributions up to 6% (up to 18% combined)Car Allowance26 Days Annual LeavePersonal private health careAnnual bonus schemeOpportunity to volunteer and do unpaid work in the communityLife Cover at 8x your salaryPersonal Accident cover - up to 5x your salaryFlexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyleFree parking at all offices, sites, and leisure parks Inclusion at Anglian WaterJoin us and make a difference. We're committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities. We're proud to support the Social Mobility Pledge, Race at Work Charter, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold), Disability Confident scheme, and the Women's Utility Network. Closing date: 17th December 2025#loveeverydrop
