Description & Requirements
On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Senior Procurement Manager - (INSIDE IR35) for a 6-month contract working on a hybrid basis and with an expectation of 3 days attendance in the London Paddington office
Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail – Europe’s largest civil engineering project – to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!
Job Purpose: To develop, implement and maintain contracting and commercial arrangements covering a specific portfolio and medium value contracts maintaining optimum value for money.
As a Senior Procurement Manager - (INSIDE IR35) your main responsibilities will be:
- 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.
- Exercise 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.
- Manage the process for the measuring of supplier performance so that effective feedback takes place to facilitate continuous improvement.
- Exercise delegated authority to procure in accordance with established policies and governance
- Essential:
- Public Sector experience
- Experience of Public procurement regulations
- Experience in technology and innovation procurement
- Ability to communicate strategies and concepts simply and effectively and to persuade and influence stakeholders.
- Sound commercial aptitude and sound knowledge of relevant Supplier Market.
- Varied and successful procurement and contracts background with experience of negotiation and developing and implementing procurement and contract strategies.
- Desirable:
- Evidence of continuous professional development in public procurement, innovation procurement or digital markets.
- Experience of using JAGGAER
- Knowledge of the rail industry.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
Please note that Network Rail has a maximum 90-minute commute policy for all staff to the specified location for this role.
Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.
Disability Confident
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
Armed Forces Covenant
Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different."