SPA Senior Buyer (Ecosystem Manager)

Join Anglian Water's Strategic Pipeline Alliance as a Senior Buyer (Ecosystem Manager). 

Location:                     Flexible/Hybrid from Peterborough office or SPA sites
Employment Type:      Full-time, Permanent 

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about contributing to one of the UK’s most ambitious water infrastructure projects? The Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) is searching for a Senior Buyer (Ecosystem Manager). to support and enhance our project delivery team. 

What will you be doing as our new Senior Buyer (Ecosystem Manager)?  

You will develop and maintain the Procurement Schedule to ensure products and services are delivered to site on time.  You will need to be able to work with, and lead a team of other professionals, across disciplines such as Design, Commercial and Delivery to achieve this.

You will be responsible for ensuring value for money and building relationships with our Supply Chain Ecosystem Partners; this will be through conducting mini competitions, applying Anglian Water allocation methodologies or conducting new procurement processes.  Where appropriate you will need to ensure that the products purchase comply with DWI requirements.

Key responsibilities: 

• Take ownership of your portfolio of work to deliver sourcing events to time and to deliver maximum value to the business.
• Appoint suppliers following an agreed sourcing methodology suitable for the value or complexity of the spend and/or requirement.
• Lead on commercial negotiations
• Ensure relevant systems are used and updated to ensure an auditable process and efficient reporting to the business.
• Provide advice and support to the business to understand and deliver their requirements.
• Notify the relevant manager of any spend trends which may need further investigation.
• Ensure sustainable procurement risks are understood and managed for all projects
• Negotiate with suppliers on a “spot buy” basis where appropriate.
• Develop wider knowledge of products and wider supply chain.

A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours: 

This job might be for you if you have:  

• Experience of procurement ideally within the Water, Infrastructure or Construction Industry
• Experience integrating suppliers such that the ecosystem delivers out-performance, brings forward opportunities for innovation to enhance the delivery of SPA outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills.
• The ability to deal with a high-volume workload and meet strict deadlines.

Not only do we look for the best talent to join us on our journey, we also look for individuals to demonstrate key behaviours that align with our values and beliefs.  

Working with the highest degree of integrity, we want SPA employees to take ownership and accountability for their outputs and be driven to continuously improve how they work. SPA employees should act with the customer’s best interest at heart, be clear and transparent communicators and be passionate about operating in an ethical fashion. 

If you are looking for a career opportunity, working in an innovative forward-thinking environment please apply today!  

Why Join SPA? 

The Strategic Pipeline Alliance Project is at the exciting delivery stage, with additional projects lined up for AMP8. At SPA, we embrace innovation, digital technology, and collaboration with our partners, including Farrans, MMB, Costain, and Jacobs. 

Together, we’re combating climate change and securing clean water for generations to come. 

• Flexible Working: We support remote working, part-time hours, and flexible schedules to suit your lifestyle if the role allows. 

• Location: Our office is in Peterborough, with operational hubs across the project area. 

• Diversity and Inclusion: SPA is committed to building an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Whatever your background, if this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. 

Our Purpose 

Our mission is simple yet vital: To Make the East of England Resilient to the Effects of Drought. Join us in shaping a sustainable future while being part of a team where everyone can thrive. 

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and excited to lead in a transformative environment, we’d love to hear from you! 

SPA is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and recruit based on merit and potential, ensuring every colleague feels a sense of belonging. 

Take the Next Step 

If you’re passionate about delivering innovative infrastructure solutions and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 

Apply now and be part of Anglian Water’s journey to build a more sustainable, water-secure future.