Senior Buyer/Ecosystem Manager - Water Infrastructure

Job Title: Ecosystem Manager / Senior Buyer (Infra or Non-Infra)

Reports to: Ecosystem Lead

Direct Reports: N/A

Last Updated: Aug 2025

Purpose

To ensure the timely delivery of products and services to site through effective procurement, supplier management, and commercial oversight. The role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams (Design, Commercial, Delivery) to achieve value for money, foster supplier relationships, and support project outcomes in infrastructure or non-infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement (80%)

Own a portfolio of work, delivering sourcing events on time and maximizing business value.

Appoint suppliers following appropriate sourcing methodologies.

Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers.

Ensure all systems and processes are up-to-date for audit and reporting purposes.

Advise business stakeholders on procurement matters.

Monitor spend trends and escalate as required.

Manage sustainable procurement risks.

Conduct spot-buy negotiations where needed.

Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

Support the Purchase-to-Pay process.

Supplier Management (15%)

Develop knowledge of products and the supply chain.

Conduct 360 performance feedback and quarterly reviews with suppliers.

Understand economic impacts on the supply chain and mitigate risks.

Liaise across alliances to manage resources and capacity.

Purchase-to-Pay Support (5%)

Ensure requisitions comply with procurement policy and can be converted into purchase orders.

Assist with delivery and payment queries.

Support delivery teams with ad hoc purchases.

Health & Safety / Safer Working

Promote continuous improvement in health & safety practices.

Ensure induction and adherence to safety standards, audits, and mandatory reporting.

Maintain compliance with working time regulations and safety equipment requirements.

Report near misses and collaborate to prevent future accidents.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

Operational procurement experience

Desirable:

MCIPS qualification

Procurement experience within water, infrastructure, or construction sectors

Skills

Essential:

Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills

Strong influencing skills

Commercial acumen, including designing new commercial models and pricing

Ability to integrate suppliers to deliver out-performance and innovative solutions

Can-do attitude

Working effectively to tight deliverables

Desirable:

Defining the nature of supplier relationships

Package procurement and category strategy development

Supplier capability development

High attention to detail