Assistant Procurement Manager

We are looking for an Assistant Procurement Manager to support the delivery of strategic and operational procurement initiatives. You will play a key role in managing procurement processes, building supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with organisational policies.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience, contribute to high-impact projects, and develop your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

About us

Affinity Water is the largest water-only supplier in the UK, providing safe, reliable water to millions of customers every day. We are on an exciting journey to transform our Procurement and Commercial functions, with a focus on operational excellence, value for money, and developing strategic supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement and Senior Procurement Manager in delivering procurement strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Conduct spend analysis and market research to inform category and sourcing strategies.
• Lead or assist in strategic sourcing projects, including preparing tenders, evaluating suppliers, and negotiating contracts.
• Assist in implementing Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) frameworks to maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Monitor supplier performance against service levels and contractual terms, identifying opportunities to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with organisational policies, legal regulations, and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, IT, and operations to ensure procurement strategies align with business goals.
• Support the delivery of key procurement transformation projects, tracking milestones and communicating outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• A proactive, curious mindset with the tenacity to achieve results.
• Experience in procurement or supply chain management, with exposure to category management or strategic sourcing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Technical proficiency, including advanced Excel skills; experience with procurement systems, ERP platforms, or data visualisation tools such as Power BI would be advantageous.
• Experience in indirect procurement or IT procurement
• A degree in procurement, supply chain, business, or a related field is desirable

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a business that's making a positive impact on communities and the environment.
• Develop your career in a supportive, collaborative team.
• Gain exposure to strategic projects and procurement transformation initiatives.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

• Salary £35,000 per annum
• Hybrid role, with the expectations of three days a week in the office (Hatfield)
• Annual leave from 23 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
• A 'Celebration Day' in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
• A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)
• We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
• Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
• Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
• Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
• Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.
• Life Assurance.
• Disability Confident

Interview Process

1. 1st Stage interview MS Teams
2. 2nd Stage interview - Head Office

If you need any reasonable adjustments and would like to apply in a different format, please do let us know.