Senior Procurement Specialist – Major Infrastructure Projects

Circa £55k - £60k, salary depending on skills and experience Full time/37 hours per week/permanent Location: Peterborough - Hybrid Working 2-3 days in office weekly

Are you a seasoned procurement professional with a passion for shaping major infrastructure projects?Do you thrive in a dynamic, project-driven environment and have proven experience delivering large-scale agreements under NEC contract terms?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

The Role

As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you’ll take the lead in planning, managing, and delivering a strategic pipeline of sourcing initiatives for major infrastructure programmes. You’ll drive complex commercial negotiations, oversee supplier onboarding, and ensure maximum value for the business, regulators, and customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end procurement for major infrastructure agreements, focusing on NEC contract terms.
• Manage multiple sourcing projects, applying strategic thinking to achieve successful outcomes.
• Influence and engage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with public procurement rules and relevant legislation.
• Build strong market knowledge and develop effective supplier relationships.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 5–7 years in infrastructure procurement with a strong NEC contract track record.
• Expertise: Substantial experience in a project-based environment and deep knowledge of public procurement rules and European legislation.
• Qualifications: CIPS Level 5, RICS or equivalent preferred.
• Skills: Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation ability, and stakeholder management.
• Attributes: Self-motivated, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive pension scheme – double-matching contributions up to 6%.
• Personal private healthcare.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays, with flexibility to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion.
• Life cover at 8x your salary.
• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us deliver the infrastructure of the future.