Do you have experience of managing a supply chain ensuring full availability and delivery of materials, equipment, services and contracts where applicable for the Engineering department? TXM Recruit is working with a rail business to recruit an Engineering Contracts Manager. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESEstablish priority contracts to support major work packages,Work closely with the Procurement Department to ensure contract timescales are achievedManagement of suppliers and contracts, including formal contract reviews,Achieve best VFM through management of contracts and suppliers,Improve performance and delivery of key suppliers, including the development of Key Performance Indicators for all relevant suppliers/contracts,In conjunction with other stakeholders develop the materials budget for planned and unplanned maintenance,Maintain the engineering contract register,Meet budgetary constraints in terms of resource, systems and servicesWork with Fleet Planning team to link materials procurement with heavy maintenance strategy to minimise impact on fleet availability. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREDProfessional Qualification desiredExperience of negotiating and managing high value commercial agreementsExperience of traction and rolling stock maintenanceProven people leader and managerContinuous improvement knowledge and experienceBroad cross-functional working perspective