Tactical Procurement Specialist
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | City of London, London, SE1 6NP |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | UK Power Networks |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 82177_1772624932 |
Summary
82177 - Tactical Procurement Specialist
London or Crawley | Permanent | £46,000 + 7.5% Bonus
⏳ Apply by 17 March 2026
Hybrid Working: 3 days office / 2 days remote after probation
Ready to grow your procurement career in a CIPS Platinum‑accredited team? UK Power Networks is looking for a Tactical Procurement Specialist to support smart, efficient sourcing across a diverse range of indirect categories. If you enjoy problem‑solving, building strong stakeholder relationships, and driving value through clever procurement, this role is for you.
What you'll do
- Manage small tenders, direct awards and single‑source requests
- Analyse contracts, identify renewal and savings opportunities
- Support category management and supplier onboarding
- Execute compliant sourcing routes, including three‑bid tenders
- Act as a key partner interface, guiding stakeholders through procurement
- Drive efficiency, challenge assumptions and support continuous improvement
What you'll bring
- Strong organisational, analytical and influencing skills
- Ability to manage multiple procurement activities with accuracy and pace
- Understanding of supplier management, sourcing processes and commercial principles
- Confident working independently within a busy team environment
⭐ Bonus points for
- Degree-level study (procurement, business, engineering)
- NEC3 experience
- Prior purchasing/procurement experience
- Experience in regulated environments
- CIPS/MCIPS (or working toward it)
- Familiarity with SAP Ariba / Achilles
Benefits
✨ 25 days holiday + bank holidays
✨ Reservist Leave (18 paid + 22 unpaid)
✨ Pension up to 10% employer contribution
✨ Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, Green Car Leasing
✨ Discounts, gym membership offers & wellbeing support
If you're motivated, commercially savvy and ready to make a real impact across the UK's energy sector, we'd love to hear from you!