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Sector: Supply Chain and Procurement
Role: Senior Executive
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
About Network Rail
Join Our Team at Network Rail!
Vacancy: Senior Buyer
Location: York George Stephenson House
Salary: 43,588 to 50,018 per annum
Role Type: Permanent, Full time
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. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone.
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!
At Network Rail, you will also have a clear development path with access to training and additional qualifications.
Network Rail Benefits In addition to the above, you can enjoy a fantastic range of employee benefits, such as:
* 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
* 75% discount on rail leisure travel for you and your family
* 75% subsidised Season Ticket for work travel (includes Underground)
* A range of pension options
* Annual Performance Related Pay package
* Flexible and agile working arrangements
* Healthcare package
* Discounts on shopping
* Discounted Gym memberships and much more.
Brief Description
Our purpose is to connect people and goods with where they need to be.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join our team in York and to be a key member of our Procurement and Commercial Strategy team, responsible for managing the procurement process for medium to high value complex contracts and framework agreements.
The role requires good strategic sourcing and communication skills to ensure value for money for all procurements and also to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and Network Rail corporate governance.
The Senior Buyer will work closely with the Senior Procurement Manager and internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and deliver successful procurement strategies that support Network Rail's objectives.
You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, be proactive, have in-depth experience of the end-to-end procurement process, and support our customers.
Key Accountabilities
1. Develop and implement individual project and steady state contracting strategy proposals including preparation and evaluation of tender documents and negotiation of contracts.
2. Provide post contract commercial management support for a range of contracts.
3. Provide dedicated support to senior staff in respect of individual projects and/or contract/commercial issues, including rapid response to potential contract disputes.
4. Target specific goods, services and/or suppliers to identify how tangible improvements may be made in the procurement of these goods and services.
5. Undertake regular contract management meetings with key stakeholders and suppliers to monitor whether maximum value was delivered via contract.
6. Manage responsibilities for endorsements and approval of sourcing strategies.
7. Provide all services to programme/project teams in a timely and cost-effective manner and contribute positively towards the achievement of programme/project objectives.
Essential
1. Recognised skills in contractual and commercial matters, with credibility and experience to act as advisor to other staff.
2. Successful procurement background with practical intermediate level experience.
3. Contributed towards maintaining successful relationships with suppliers.
4. Knowledge of relevant contract terms (NEC).
5. Strong negotiation skills.
Desirable
1. Membership of appropriate professional institution.
2. Experience of infrastructure environment.
3. Understanding of The Procurement Regulations 2024.
4. Strong prioritisation and time management skills.
5. A customer-focused approach.
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