About the job :
The role of the Senior Procurement Manager will be to lead on all reporting requirements and processes within the team, including the transition to Public Ownership. Additionally, you will be expected to lead on a variety of complex procurement projects including tenders across all spend areas, with support from others within the team, reporting to the Head of Procurement.
To succeed in this position, you will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with good interpersonal skills who has the ability to work both independently and within a wider multi-functional stakeholder team.
Preferred candidates will have experience in the following areas:
1. Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), Utilities or Public Contracts Regulations
2. Line management
3. Strategic procurement
4. Contract negotiation
5. Proposing and delivering accurate reports
6. Developing policies and processes
7. E-procurement system knowledge
Your main responsibilities will be:
8. Lead and support your direct reports, striving to help them achieve their full potential
9. Lead, develop, analyse and implement effective and timely reports across all spend areas
10. Lead the review of the contract database and propose relevant procurement strategies
11. Lead, develop and implement compliant policies and processes including any relevant documentation in readiness for transition and compliance with PA23 regulations
12. Lead and develop complex regulated (PA23) compliant procurement exercises
13. Develop and maintain effective relationships with various stakeholders across GWR, First Group and external stakeholders
14. Support Supplier Relationship Management activities in driving efficiencies and benefits
15. Leading complex commercial negotiations for both new requirements and contract renewals
The Reward
As well as a great team environment and comprehensive training, all GWR colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including:
16. on-going development,
17. defined benefit pension scheme with the Railways Pension Scheme,
18. free rail travel across the GWR network for you and your family,
19. company-sponsored health care plan,
20. discounted shopping and gym membership
21. employee assistance programme and much more.
About You
You'll need to:
22. Have demonstrable experience in developing policies and processes
23. Ensure all procurement activities align with PA23 and procurement procedures
24. Accountability for all aspects of reporting, compliance processes, contract reviews, tender drafting, issuing and evaluation in procurement projects
25. Strong analytical skills
26. Have strong communication skills
27. Have excellent organisation skills in terms of time-management and workload
28. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
29. Be proficient with MS Office, in particular MS Excel and Word
30. Proactive in driving projects and reporting updates to all stakeholders.
As a minimum you'll need to have:
31. MCIPS qualified or degree level education or equivalent
32. Proficient in European/UK procurement legislation
33. A detailed understanding of contract law (. NEC, JCT and other industry contract forms)
34. Proven experience in the development of good relationships with both internal and external senior stakeholders
35. Proven demonstrable experience of developing reports and processes
36. Excellent organisational skills
37. Excellent analytical and data management skills
38. Previous line management experience
About the location:
This role is based in Milford House, Swindon.
Application
Please apply online via our website /brand-gwr
If you have any problems applying, please email
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