Procurement Manager - C&P

Overview

Lead strategic sourcing projects, manage contracts and deliver value for Network Rail

Key Responsibilities

• innovation
• contracting
• safety

Tasks

-introduce innovation from our supply chain; and -provide creative contracting strategies . -improve safety – everyone home safe every day;

Requirements

• line management
• complex sourcing
• savings delivery
• contract law
• public procurement
• chartered

What You Bring

-Line management experience. -Demonstrable experience of driving value from complex sourcing opportunities -Deep level of Sourcing experience, with a demonstrable track record of savings delivery -Demonstrable experience of contract law and financial management -Demonstrable level of problem-solving experience of complex sourcing specific challenges -Has an understanding of public sector procurement legislation. -Completer finisher mindset -A) Competency test and B) formal interview (2A and 2B stages will take place on the same day. -Politically savvy, with the proven ability to use direct and indirect influencing strategies -Experienced with agile cross-functional collaborative working methods -Demonstrable level of negotiation and dispute resolution skill set -Experience in delivering multi-million pound procurement projects (over £10m). -Is a member of the chartered institute of Purchasing & Supply.

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About Network Rail

-Responsible for managing the country’s railway infrastructure, playing a vital role in the UK's transport system. -Ensures the safe passage of trains through its management of critical railway assets. -Origins date back to 2002, when the rail infrastructure was brought into public ownership. -Based in Milton Keynes, it is a crucial player in delivering major transportation projects. -Typical projects include track renewal, station modernization, and large-scale electrification efforts. -Oversees one of the world’s most complex and busiest rail networks, with significant investment in improving connectivity across the UK. -Focuses on maintaining safety and operational efficiency through cutting-edge technology and engineering solutions. -Collaborates with train operators and local authorities to ensure seamless travel experiences for passengers. -Delivers the High Speed 2 (HS2) project, set to revolutionize rail travel in the UK. -Committed to improving sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of rail transport.

Sector Specialisms

Interview Process

-brief teams call to assess alignment with the role -competency test -formal interview (stages 2a and 2b) on the same day

Security Clearance

-offers conditional on satisfactory pre‑employment checks