Proven experience as a Senior Procurement Specialist or similar procurement‑focused role.
A leading UK organisation delivering a major infrastructure programme is currently recruiting for a Senior Procurement Specialist on a full time, permanent basis, offering hybrid working between Peterborough and London.
Role - Procurement Manager
Type - Permanent
Location - Peterborough & London (Hybrid: 2-3 days in office + London attendance as required)
Salary - Up to £62,000 + exceptional benefits (private healthcare, double‑matched pension, bonus, life assurance)
Key responsibilities for the Senior Procurement Specialist will include and will not be limited to:
- Lead a portfolio of procurement projects within a major infrastructure programme, ensuring they're delivered on time, compliant, and delivering real value.
- Run supplier selection, tendering, and commercial negotiations in line with the Procurement Act 2023 and internal governance.
- Build strong market and category insight to shape effective procurement strategies that meet programme needs now and in the future.
- Work closely with stakeholders and the Commercial team to manage risk, control costs, and keep projects on track.
- Provide clear, accurate data and reporting to support decision‑making and improve programme visibility.
- Support post‑award contract management, highlight improvement opportunities, and help with supplier transitions where needed.
- Mentor colleagues and share best practice to help strengthen procurement capability across the programme.
Key skills and experience required for the Senior Procurement Specialist and will not be limited to:
- Strong track record of delivering procurement strategies within major infrastructure, construction, or capital delivery environments.
- Solid understanding of the Procurement Act 2023 (or PCR2015/UCR2016) and wider procurement legislation.
- 5+ years' experience in procurement or commercial roles, with strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
- Hands‑on experience working with NEC4‑based procurement and commercial frameworks.
- Confident managing multiple complex projects with strong planning and project management skills.
- Excellent communicator who can influence senior stakeholders and lead effective negotiations.
- Comfortable using Microsoft 365 to support analysis, reporting, and decision‑
- CIPS Level 5 (MCIPS preferred) or a relevant degree in procurement, supply chain, or commercial studies.
- Experience in the Utilities or regulated sector is an advantage.
To apply for this Senior Procurement Specialist / Procurement Lead / Procurement Manager / Category Manager / Strategic Procurement Specialist / Commercial Procurement Specialist position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
