Programme Procurement Manager Location and working pattern: Hybrid working model, split between Peterborough and London offices, with 2-3 days per week in the office and the remainder working from home.Contract: PermanentNEC KNOWLEDGE IS ESSENTIALAbout the roleThis 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.You 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.Key responsibilitiesStrategic sourcing and commercial deliveryDevelop, own, and manage a portfolio of complex procurement activity aligned to major infrastructure and capital delivery objectivesDesign and deliver end-to-end sourcing strategies, from early market engagement through tendering, negotiation, contract award, and mobilisationLead high-value and high-risk commercial negotiations using appropriate sourcing tools and methodologiesEnsure procurement activity delivers measurable value, balancing cost, risk, performance, resilience, and long-t