Overview
Senior Procurement Manager - C&P (York, London, Derby or Manchester) at Network Rail
Location: York, Derby, London or Manchester. Salary: £55,596 to £65,966 per annum. Role Type: Permanent, Full time. Please note there are multiple roles available.
Responsibilities
* Develop, and continually enhance, project-specific procurement strategies that complement the National Programme Strategy and maintain security of supply and value for money and HSQE performance for a range of contracts.
* Perform the full range of procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation and preparation of contracts.
* Provide procurement advice on an asset-wide basis relating to specific portfolio issues.
* Support pre-contract procurement of main contractors and, where appropriate, actively influence the procurement of sub-contracting activity by the main contractors.
* Ensure compliance with Network Rail policies, procedures and governance, and legal (including EU Directives) and regulatory requirements.
* Manage a range of preferred suppliers, developing positive supplier relationships aligned to business objectives.
* Identify cost reduction and efficiency opportunities and contribute to the achievement of efficiency targets for a specific portfolio.
* Measure supplier performance and provide feedback to facilitate continuous improvement.
* Exercise delegated authority to procure in accordance with established policies and governance.
Essential qualifications
* Sound commercial aptitude and knowledge of the relevant Supplier Market.
* Varied and successful procurement and contracts background with experience of negotiation and developing and implementing procurement and contract strategies.
* Ability to communicate strategies and concepts clearly and persuasively to stakeholders.
* Knowledge of EU Procurement Directives.
* Awareness of contract requirements related to safety and the environment.
Desirable qualifications
* Knowledge of e-procurement.
* Membership of a relevant professional institute.
* Knowledge of the rail industry.
* Educated to degree level.
About the role
In the Senior Procurement Manager role, you will develop, implement and maintain contracting and commercial arrangements covering a specific portfolio and medium-value contracts, maintaining value for money.
View the attached Candidate Pack for further information on the Commercial Team and Application Process.
How to apply
External applicants: Network Rail welcomes applications irrespective of age, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex, employment status, or trade union affiliation. We are a Disability Confident Leader employer and interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you require adjustments or accommodations, please contact the Resourcing Partner.
We support flexible working and strive to create an open, diverse and inclusive workplace.
Benefits
* 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
* 75% discount on rail leisure travel for you and your family
* 75% subsidised Season Ticket for work travel (includes Underground)
* A range of pension options
* Annual Performance Related Pay package
* Flexible and agile working arrangements
* Healthcare package
* Discounts on shopping
* Discounted Gym memberships
Salary
£55,596 to £65,966 per annum.
Closing date
Closing date: 8 October 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. We reserve the right to close the advert early based on application volumes.
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