Procurement Systems Support Specialist

Location: Worthing

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!
• #LI-CH1 #LI-Hybrid