Join our team as a key leader in procurement, where you will assume ownership of our Commercial & Procurement Policy on behalf of the Group Commercial and Procurement Director. You will also manage the Commercial and Procurement Management Frameworks used to administer and control all procurement activity nationally through robust governance, comprehensive training, ongoing improvement, and compliance oversight. You will drive continuous improvement within the Commercial & Procurement Management Frameworks by refreshing templates and tools and adapting strategies to meet internal and external customer needs. Your role will include providing expert support and subject matter guidance to both customers and stakeholders on Commercial & Procurement matters. In collaboration with the wider Commercial & Procurement teams in Network Rail, you will craft Network Rail-wide approaches to strategic and transactional procurement, contract management, IR35 compliance and other policy matters. Regular engagement with the external market, analysing trends, market dynamics, innovative product offerings, and best practices will empower you to lead initiatives that enhance the capabilities of the Contracts and Procurement teams. Furthermore you will lead a motivated team of commercial & procurement professionals. Fostering teamwork, promoting specialised training schemes, and implementing a robust succession plan, you will inspire your team to fully commit to achieving business objectives and delivering outstanding value to the organization.About the role (External) Sound interested? This is what you will need to have

• Educated to a degree standard or equivalent
• MCIPS qualified or equivalent experience (or equivalent professional body with chartered status)
• Significant experience in Procurement Operations and governance of Procurement management frameworks, with demonstrable track record of developing and leading the strategies and delivery to extract value within an infrastructure or engineering environment
• A demonstrable level of line management experience
• A demonstrable level of ability to manage multiple complex projects and view projects in their holistic entirety
• Solution driven, innovator, cost and value led
• Experience with cross-functional collaborative working methods
• Politically aware, with the ability to use direct and indirect influencing strategies
• Demonstrable level of problem-solving experience and in large, complex organisations
• Detailed understanding to Procurement Regulations within the UK
Desirable
• Detailed knowledge of the UK Rail Industry, including procurement processes in a reclassified environment
• Detailed knowledge of standard forms of contract such as NEC4.
• Detailed understanding of the IR35 Legislative environment.
  
  If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
We offer excellent benefits, including: Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days. Defined benefit pension scheme. 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets. Up to 75% off leisure travel. ️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets. Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass. Flexible/hybrid working arrangements. ️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact. Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more. We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments Plus, more….