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! 

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