1. Undertake full range of procurement activities including obtaining supplier prices, tendering negotiation and purchase order placement.

2. Assist in the procurement of higher value and more complex commodities.

3. Provision of dedicated support to senior staff in commodity area

4. Target specific goods, services and/or suppliers to identify how tangible improvements may be made in the procurement of these goods and services.

· Commercial experience and aptitude.

· Understanding of procurement processes.

Desirable

· Knowledge of procurement and competition legislation, procurement procedures, processes, systems and controls.

· Membership or training for qualifications in relevant professional institution.

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application.

Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual subsidy on season tickets.

Network Rail positively embraces flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.