Senior Procurement Specialist
hace 20 horas
Peterborough
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 in Peterborough. Role - Senior Procurement Specialist Type - Permanent Location - Peterborough (Hybrid: 2–3 days in office) Salary - Up to £62,000 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‑making., • 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.