Senior Procurement Manager

The Senior Procurement Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining procurement strategies that align with the National Programme Strategy. You will manage a range of contracting activities and foster strong supplier relationships to achieve business objectives and efficiency targets.,

• Develop and enhance project-specific procurement strategies that align with the National Programme Strategy, ensuring security of supply, value for money, and HSQE performance across various contracts.
• Execute the full procurement and contracting process, including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation, and contract preparation.
• Provide procurement advice across the asset portfolio, addressing specific issues related to the portfolio.
• Support pre-contract procurement for main contractors and influence subcontracting activities where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with Network Rail policies, procedures, and governance, including legal requirements and EU directives.
• Manage relationships with a range of preferred suppliers, aligning their objectives with business goals.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements, contributing to efficiency targets for the portfolio.
• Oversee the measurement of supplier performance, facilitating effective feedback for continuous improvement.
• Exercise delegated authority to procure in accordance with established policies and governance., Are you ready to enhance our procurement strategy? Join GBRX as a Senior Procurement Manager and contribute to the future of the railway industry through effective contract management and supplier relationships.
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• Strong commercial aptitude and comprehensive knowledge of the relevant supplier market.
• Diverse and successful procurement and contracts background, with experience in negotiation and developing procurement strategies.
• Ability to communicate procurement strategies and concepts clearly, persuading and influencing stakeholders effectively.
• Knowledge of EU Procurement Directives and an understanding of contract safety and environmental requirements., Experience with e-procurement systems.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Knowledge of the rail industry.
• Educated to degree level.
  
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Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you! About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance. We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. About GBRX At GBRX, we are committed to delivering excellence in procurement to support our innovative projects in the railway sector. As the Senior Procurement Manager, you will develop and implement effective contracting and commercial arrangements for a specific portfolio of medium-value contracts, ensuring optimal value for money and performance in health, safety, quality, and environment (HSQE).