Procurement Systems Support Specialist

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.

✔ 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.

• 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.

• 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!