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Brief Description
Route Services is a division of Network Rail that provides the Routes with services so they can help Network Rail deliver a better railway for a better Britain. This role sits within Supply Chain Operations (SCO), an area of the business which supplies and delivers the logistics, materials, components, rail and road fleet that enable the maintenance and renewal of the railway.
About the role (External)
In this role, you'll take the lead in managing supply contracts, ensuring cost-effective and industry-compliant solutions that support Network Rails operations. You'll bring your expertise in a specific category group to drive strategic procurement and business services, while also overseeing and delivering strong post-contract management.
Key accountabilities include:
1. Manage supply contracts to achieve the most cost effective delivery of goods and services.
2. Engage with and support internal and external stakeholders to understand future business strategies and support delivery of an up-to-date supply and demand plan.
3. Manage effective relationships with customers and suppliers and deliver day-to-day supplier relationship management for nominated specialist areas.
4. Provide management information to the business, as required.
5. Review, monitor and authorise supplier invoices and application for payment in accordance with company policy, standards and supporting information systems.
6. Assist in the design, introduction and operation of relevant process management systems.
7. Hold regular contract management meetings with key stakeholders, suppliers and customers to identify tangible improvements in value and service levels.
8. Manage the collection, review, analysis and support of category and supplier data for particular categories, to support the development of innovative category strategies. Advise the supply chain on alternative suppliers.
9. Identify and implement quality and efficiency improvement initiatives.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following criteria:
Essential
* Knowledge of the supply chain and the relevant supply contracts.
* Experience of contract and supplier management.
* Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
* Commercial and negotiation skills.
* Able to work under pressure.
* Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisational skills.
* A customer focussed approach.
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