Senior Procurement Specialist

Overview

In this role you will lead procurement across a major infrastructure programme, shaping strategies, managing supplier workstreams, and ensuring on-time, compliant delivery. You will collaborate with stakeholders and the Commercial team to control costs and provide decision-ready data. The role offers hybrid working between Peterborough and London, with a focus on governance and value delivery. This is a chance to impact large-scale projects and mentor procurement colleagues.

Pay / Benefits

• Private healthcare
• Double-matched pension
• Bonus
• Life assurance
• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary up to £62,000

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of procurement projects within a major infrastructure programme to ensure timely, compliant delivery and value
• Conduct supplier selection, tendering, and commercial negotiations in line with the Procurement Act 2023 and internal governance
• Develop market and category insight to shape effective procurement strategies
• Collaborate with stakeholders and the Commercial team to manage risk and costs and keep projects on track
• Provide clear data and reporting to support decision-making and programme visibility
• Support post-award contract management and supplier transitions where needed
• Mentor colleagues and share best practices to strengthen procurement capability across the programme

Key requirements

• Strong track record 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 with NEC4-based procurement and commercial frameworks
• Confident in managing multiple complex projects with solid planning and project management skills
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead negotiations
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 for analysis, reporting, and decision support
• CIPS Level 5 (MCIPS preferred) or a relevant degree in procurement, supply chain, or commercial studies
• Experience in Utilities or regulated sector is advantageous

• Stakeholder management
• Negotiation and influencing
• Leadership and mentoring
• NEC4-based procurement
• Procurement legislation knowledge (Procurement Act 2023, PCR2015/UCR2016)
• Data analysis and reporting

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