TXM Recruit are supporting a leading rail infrastructure client in their search for Senior Procurement Managers to join their commercial team. Multiple opportunities are available across the UK.
This role will see you lead procurement and contracting activities across a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring value for money, strong supplier relationships, and compliance with relevant policies and regulations. You’ll develop procurement strategies, manage tendering and negotiations, and play a key role in supplier performance and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and deliver procurement strategies across a portfolio of contracts
Manage end-to-end procurement activity including tendering, negotiation, and contract award
Provide procurement advice and influence supply chain strategies
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships aligned to business objectives
Identify cost reduction and efficiency opportunities
Oversee supplier performance and drive continuous improvement
Requirements
Significant strategic procurement experience (Direct or Indirect).
Significant experience/understanding of public sector procurement. Suitable backgrounds could include Local Authority, Rail, Highways, Utilities, Nuclear, MOD, Healthcare, Consultancy.
Skilled negotiator with supplier relationship management experience.Desirable
Degree level education and/or professional membership (CIPS or equivalent)
Experience in large infrastructure industries
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