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Sector: Supply Chain and Procurement
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Role: Senior Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
About Network Rail
Join Our Team at Network Rail! Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail.
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 GBRX
At GBRX, we are transforming the railway industry through strategic procurement and commercial innovation. As the Head of Procurement you will lead the procurement function with a strategic vision to drive innovation and excellence across the rail industry. Your primary purpose is to develop and implement procurement strategies that ensure cost-efficiency and compliance while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
About the role (External)
Key Accountabilities
* Lead the continuous improvement of procurement processes and systems, focusing on enhancing quality and efficiency in pre- and post-contract management.
* Inspire and lead procurement teams to achieve full engagement with business objectives and provide expertise on procurement issues to functional management.
* Ensure compliance with company procedures, providing resources, training, and communication strategies, while enhancing procurement staff capabilities to meet legal and corporate governance requirements.
* Foster positive working relationships with internal departments, regulatory bodies, and government entities to improve coordination across functions.
* Provide specialist advice on contract and procurement matters, promoting a consistent commercial approach to the supply market and driving joint initiatives.
* Develop and implement supplier strategies for a portfolio of up to 20BN over 5 years, mitigating supply market risks and maximizing commercial advantage.
* Champion the stewardship of the Procurement profession by establishing pathways for professional development and external qualification.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* Strong commercial aptitude with the ability to act as a role model, maintaining high personal and professional standards.
* The ability to balance stakeholder expectations with business and supplier capabilities.
* Membership or Fellowship of a relevant professional institution (e.g., CIPS or RICS).
* Comprehensive knowledge of contract, safety, and environmental requirements.
* Thorough knowledge of procurement legislation, particularly as it applies to the railway sector.
Desirable Qualifications
* Extensive senior-level management experience in procurement and contracting, ideally within the rail or construction industry.
* Educated to degree level.
* Experience with procurement processes and procedures within Network Rail.
Ready to drive procurement innovation? Join GBRX as the Head of Procurement and play a key role in shaping the future of the railway industry. Apply today to lead a transformative procurement function.
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