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Programme Procurement Manager \n\nLocation & working pattern:\n Hybrid working model, split between Peterborough and London offices, with 2-3 days per week in the office and the remainder working from home.\n\nContract:\n Permanent\n\nNEC KNOWLEDGE IS ESSENTIAL\n\nAbout the role\n\nThis is a senior procurement role supporting the delivery of a large-scale, nationally significant infrastructure and capital delivery programme within the UK water sector. The role will play a critical part in shaping and delivering procurement strategies that enable successful programme outcomes, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver long-term value for customers.\n\nYou will be responsible for planning, managing, and delivering complex, high-value strategic sourcing activity across a multi-phase capital programme. Acting as a trusted commercial partner, you will work closely with senior stakeholders across engineering, project delivery, commercial, legal, and finance teams.\n\nKey responsibilities\n\nStrategic sourcing and commercial delivery\n\nDevelop, own, and manage a portfolio of complex procurement activity aligned to major infrastructure and capital delivery objectives\n\nDesign and deliver end-to-end sourcing strategies, from early market engagement through tendering, negotiation, contract award, and mobilisation\n\nLead high-value and high-risk commercial negotiations using appropriate sourcing tools and methodologies\n\nEnsure procurement activity delivers measurable value, balancing cost, risk, performance, resilience, and long-term sustainability\n\nStakeholder engagement and business partnering\n\nBuild strong, credible relationships with senior stakeholders across programme, engineering, and corporate functions\n\nAct as a trusted commercial adviser, providing clear procurement guidance and constructive challenge\n\nTranslate programme and project requirements into robust procurement and contracting strategies\n\nInfluence decision-making through clear, evidence-based recommendations supported by market and commercial insight\n\nMarket insight, governance, and compliance\n\nDevelop and maintain a deep understanding of relevant supply markets, including capacity, capability, cost drivers, and risk factors\n\nIdentify and manage procurement risks and opportunities using data, market intelligence, and forecasting\n\nEnsure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, internal governance frameworks, and wider regulatory requirements\n\nContracting and supplier management\n\nLead supplier appointment and onboarding using sourcing methodologies proportionate to value and complexity\n\nEnsure contracts are appropriately structured, with clear commercial terms, performance measures, and risk allocation\n\nSupport effective contract mobilisation and work closely with contract managers to enable successful delivery\n\nWhat we're looking for\n\nAn experienced procurement professional with a strong background in major infrastructure or capital delivery programmes\n\nCIPS qualified to Level 5 minimum, or educated to degree or professional level in procurement, commercial management, or a related discipline\n\nStrong working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and public sector procurement requirements\n\nProven experience delivering complex strategic sourcing projects with significant commercial and risk exposure\n\nStrong understanding of contract structures and legal terms; experience with NEC contracts is highly desirable

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