Sector Head of Procurement and Supply Chain

We continue to increase our presence across the sector, partnering with UK water companies to deliver their strategic capital delivery programmes and major projects. We have recently secured long-term collaborative programmes with United Utilities, Northumbrian Water and Southern Water in addition to extensions with Severn Trent Water to deliver strategic infrastructure programmes for their respective AMP8 investment cycles. We are seeking candidates at a pivotal time in the water sector who want to be part of shaping the future of the industry.

The Sector Head of Procurement & Supply Chain is responsible for creating, leading, and implementing a top-level strategy for Procurement and Supply Chain Management within the Water sector. This senior-level role involves close collaboration with the sector's Senior Leadership Team (SLT), clients, the Procurement & Supply Chain Director, other sector heads, and the wider Supply Chain team. Their goal is to ensure that the sector's Procurement and Supply Chain strategy aligns with the overall group strategy and meets the sector's specific needs

This is a hybrid role with regular travel as required, We have a vibrant, challenging and growing business, with project environments that provide tremendous opportunities for everybody. We know that by being a more diverse company we will be more innovative, have a greater understanding of our clients' needs and will deliver smarter, more inclusive solutions for them. Our goal is to have a workforce that is representative of society and the communities in which we work. As an inclusive, family friendly employer we believe that everyone matters, and we are committed to ensuring that everyone has the same opportunities to be able to reach their full potential.

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply qualified (min level 5)
Significant experience of working in a similar level role (Head of)
Significant experience working in the Water sector
Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
A clear and visible enthusiasm for driving improvement in best practice
Ability to demonstrate a level of emotional intelligence, capable of engaging with a wide-ranging stakeholder group
Extensive knowledge of supply chain management and procurement developing strategies to drive leverage and performance
Experience of collaborative working and implementing innovation
Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
Commitment to sustainable procurement practices and knowledge of environmental and social governance (ESG) principles., We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need for dynamic working. Such as, working part-time, remote working, or compressed hours. In return, we will explore what is possible., For some of our roles, you may be required to obtain and maintain security clearance of at least Security Check level (or SC clearance). To satisfy the requirements, you will need to have been a legal UK resident for a minimum of 5 years and have successfully complete all stages of the vetting process.

At Costain, we help to improve people's lives by creating connected, sustainable infrastructure that enables people and the planet to thrive.

We work together to shape, create, and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the UK's infrastructure ecosystem across energy, water, transportation and defence markets. Through our collaboration with customers, partners, communities, and wider industry we will deliver an infrastructure fit for a better future.

This position has a competitive salary dependent on skills and experience, in addition to a fantastic benefits package including pension contribution matched up to 10%.