Procurement Systems Support Specialist

Closing Date 2026-11-09 Job Title: Procurement Systems Support Specialist Location: Durrington/Hybrid Contract Type: FTC - 12 months Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: Circa £31,500 based on skills and experience Southern Water is on an exciting journey towards a greener future, focusing on tackling climate change and reducing our environmental impact.

We are looking for a Procurement Systems Support Specialist to join our Procurement Excellence & Sustainability team, ensuring seamless procurement operations across the organisation. What You’ll Be Doing ✔ Procurement Operations – Create, update, and manage purchase orders across all spending categories. ✔ System Management – Maintain the procurement contract database and ensure seamless system enablement of contracts.

✔ First-Line Support – Provide process and system guidance to outsourced procurement teams and internal stakeholders. ✔ Stakeholder Engagement – Support colleagues across the business with procurement requests, offering guidance and constructive challenge where necessary. ✔ Process & Compliance – Ensure procurement operations align with governance policies, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.

✔ Supplier Transactions – Support suppliers in receiving and processing purchase orders smoothly. ✔ Continuous Improvement – Proactively review and enhance procurement processes and systems to optimise efficiency. What We’re Looking For Procurement Knowledge – Experience with procurement processes (including P2P) and transactional procurement activities.

Communication & Stakeholder Management – Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Problem-Solving & Adaptability – A proactive mindset with excellent analytical and organisational skills. Commercial Awareness – Understanding of procurement in a regulated environment and ability to assess compliance.

Why Join Southern Water? Hybrid Working – Enjoy a mix of office-based and remote working. Career Development – Opportunities for further training, including CIPS qualifications, and career progression within Procurement. Impactful Work – Play a key role in ensuring efficient procurement operations in a company committed to sustainability.

If you’re a detail-oriented, proactive professional with a passion for procurement and systems support, we’d love to hear from you! Apply Now and Be Part of a Sustainable Future! #LI-CH1 #LI-Hybrid