Buyer (12 month FTC/secondment) Location Cardiff, GB Department Name DM Head of Procurement (338774) G5 About Network Rail At Network Rail, were part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain, and operate our network. Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. Were an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us, and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more The Wales & Western region includes more than 2,700 miles of railway and we serve communities and businesses of Wales, the Thames Valley, West of England, and the Southwest Peninsula. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues, and protecting safety and wellbeing. About our people and the recruitment process - Were an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members. A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train. GWR ticket alliance Heavily discounted all day passes for you and up to 3 friends and family to use across the GWR network. Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site. A range of Pension schemes to choose from Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, hybrid working, and enhanced family friendly support. 5 days paid volunteering leave. 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community. In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours. To find out more about the benefits at Network Rail, click here. We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone. For more information about Network Rail click here Yn Network Rail, rydym yn rhan o deulu mawr syn gwasanaethu miliynau o deithwyr a defnyddwyr nwyddau ledled y DU bob dydd. Mae ein gwasanaeth yn effeithio ar filiynau o bobl ac rydym yn ymdrechu i ddod yn fwy effeithlon wrth i ni wella, cynnal a gweithredu ein rhwydwaith. Mae ein teithwyr an defnyddwyr nwyddau wrth wraidd popeth a wnawn. Rydym yn helpu i gysylltu pobl â'u ffrindiau a'u teuluoedd a chael nwyddau i'w cyrchfan yn ddiogel ac yn effeithlon. Rydym yn sefydliad lle mae pobl yn bwysig. Pan fyddwch chi'n rhan o'n tîm, rydych chi'n bwysig i ni, ac rydych chi'n bwysig i filiynau. Gwyliwch ein fideo i ddarganfod mwy Mae rhanbarth Wales & Western yn cynnwys mwy na 2,700 milltir o reilffordd ac rydym yn gwasanaethu cymunedau a busnesau Cymru, Dyffryn Tafwys, Gorllewin Lloegr, a Phenrhyn De-orllewin Lloegr. Mae ein huchelgais i fod yn ymatebol i deithwyr a defnyddwyr nwyddau yn ein gyrru bob dydd ac rydym wedi'n grymuso i wneud y peth iawn i'r rhai sy'n defnyddio'r rhwydwaith rheilffyrdd. Rydym yn mynd ati i herio arferion anniogel ac yn cymryd cyfrifoldeb am fynd ir afael â risgiau, datrys problemau, ac amddiffyn diogelwch a lles. Am ein pobl ar broses recriwtio - Rydym yn gyflogwr cynhwysol o ddewis ac rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan bawb Fel gweithiwr Network Rail, byddwch yn mwynhau ystod eang o fanteision Teithio staff breintiedig - Gostyngiad teithio hamdden o 75% ar bob taith hamdden ac mae'n cynnwys aelodau o'r teulu. Cymhorthdal o hyd at 75% ar docynnau tymor rheilffordd a thanddaearol os byddwch yn teithio i'r gwaith ar y trên. Cynghrair tocynnau GWR Tocyn diwrnod cyfan am bris gostyngol i chi a hyd at 3 ffrind a theulu i'w defnyddio ar draws rhwydwaith GWR. Pecyn buddion yn cynnwys cynigion gofal iechyd, cynllun beicio i'r gwaith, aelodaeth clwb gofal iechyd am bris gostyngol, a chynigion a buddion gostyngol gan gynnwys gofal plant, gofal iechyd a safle siopa ar-lein. Amrywiaeth o gynlluniau pensiwn i ddewis ohonynt Rheoli cydbwysedd bywyd a gwaith yn effeithiol gyda chontract 35 awr yr wythnos, gweithio hybrid, a gwell cefnogaeth sy'n ystyriol o deuluoedd. 5 diwrnod o absenoldeb gwirfoddoli â thâl. 2 wythnos o absenoldeb gyda thâl wrth gefn i gymuned y Lluoedd Arfog. Yn rhanbarth Cymru ar Gorllewin, cewch gyfle i ymuno â PROUD, ein cynllun gwobrwyo a chydnabod lle gallwch ddiolch a chydnabod cydweithwyr ar draws y rhanbarth sydd wedi dangos gwerthoedd ac ymddygiad rhagorol. I ddarganfod mwy am y buddion yn Network Rail, cliciwch yma. Rydym am helpu i ddarparu rheilffordd sy'n ddiogel, yn ddibynadwy, yn fforddiadwy ac sy'n darparu gwasanaeth cwsmeriaid gwych i bawb. I gael rhagor o wybodaeth am Network Rail cliciwch yma Brief Description To purchase goods and services for a specific commodity area in line with company procedures. Prynu nwyddau a gwasanaethau ar gyfer ardal nwyddau penodol yn unol â gweithdrefnau'r cwmni. About the role (External) Your Main Responsibilities will be to: Undertake full range of procurement activities including obtaining supplier prices, tendering negotiation and purchase order placement. Assist in the procurement of higher value and more complex commodities. Provide dedicated support to senior staff in commodity area. Target specific goods, services and/or suppliers to identify how tangible improvements may be made in the procurement of these goods and services. Undertake regular contract management meetings with key stakeholders and suppliers to monitor whether maximum value was delivered via contract. Assist in the management of responsibilities for endorsements and approval of contract variations. Check compliance with Network Rail policies, procedures and governance and legal (including EU Directives) and regulatory requirements. Provide all services to programme/project teams in a timely and cost effective manner and contribute positively towards the achievement of programme/project objectives. You will ideally have Commercial experience and aptitude Understanding of procurement processes Strong negotiation skills Knowledge of procurement and competition legislation, procurement procedures, processes, systems and controls Knowledge of relevant contract terms Ability to maintain successful relationships What could set you apart Membership of appropriate professional institution Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide. Eich Prif Gyfrifoldebau fydd: Ymgymryd ag ystod lawn o weithgareddau caffael gan gynnwys cael prisiau cyflenwyr, negodi tendro a gosod archeb brynu. Cynorthwyo i gaffael nwyddau gwerth uwch a mwy cymhleth. Darparu cefnogaeth bwrpasol i uwch staff yn y maes nwyddau. Targedu nwyddau, gwasanaethau a/neu gyflenwyr penodol i nodi sut y gellir gwneud gwelliannau diriaethol wrth gaffael y nwyddau a'r gwasanaethau hyn. Cynnal cyfarfodydd rheoli contractau rheolaidd gyda rhanddeiliaid a chyflenwyr allweddol i fonitro a gafodd y gwerth mwyaf posibl ei ddarparu drwy gontract. Cynorthwyo i reoli'r cyfrifoldebau am arnodi a chymeradwyo amrywiadau i gontractau. Gwirio cydymffurfiaeth â pholisïau, gweithdrefnau a llywodraethu Network Rail a gofynion cyfreithiol (gan gynnwys Cyfarwyddebau'r UE) a rheoliadol. Darparu'r holl wasanaethau i dimau rhaglen/prosiect mewn modd amserol a chost-effeithiol a chyfrannu'n gadarnhaol at gyflawni amcanion y rhaglen/prosiect. Yn ddelfrydol bydd gennych chi Profiad a dawn fasnachol Dealltwriaeth o brosesau caffael Sgiliau negodi cryf Gwybodaeth am ddeddfwriaeth caffael a chystadleuaeth, gweithdrefnau, prosesau, systemau a rheolaethau caffael Gwybodaeth am delerau contract perthnasol Y gallu i gynnal perthnasoedd llwyddiannus Beth allai eich gosod ar wahân Aelodaeth o sefydliad proffesiynol priodol Ddim yn siŵr a ydych chi'n bodloni'r holl ofynion? Gadewch i ni benderfynu. How to apply (External) Salary: £28,000 to £34,000 per annum. Closing date: 2nd July 2024. Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted. Click apply now to apply. Please note this is a 12-month fixed term contract opportunity. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Click here for more information. Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words for us. Were constantly striving to make sure we provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. We recognise that certain groups are under-represented within our team and were working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can. We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&WesternCulturalFusionnetworkrail.co.uk or visit the connect page: Wales and Western Cultural Fusion (sharepoint.com). For all other support please contact your HR Business Partner. Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and well try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if youre unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5-year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced. Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application. Cyflog: £28,000 i £34,000 y flwyddyn. Dyddiad cau: 2 Gorffennaf 2024. Anfonwch eich cais i mewn cyn gynted â phosibl, efallai y byddwn yn cau'r hysbyseb cyn y dyddiad cau a restrir os byddwn yn derbyn digon o geisiadau. Ni fydd ceisiadau hwyr yn cael eu derbyn. Cliciwch gwneud cais nawr i wneud cais. Sylwch fod hwn yn gyfle contract cyfnod penodol o 12 mis. Rydym yn gyflogwr cyfle cyfartal ac yn gwerthfawrogi amrywiaeth. Nid ydym yn gwahaniaethu ar sail hil, crefydd, tarddiad cenedlaethol, rhyw, cyfeiriadedd rhywiol, oedran, statws priodasol, na statws anabledd. Cliciwch yma am fwy o wybodaeth. Mae amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant yn fwy na dim ond geiriau gwefr i ni. Rydym bob amser yn ymdrechu i sicrhau ein bod yn darparu amgylchedd croesawgar a diogel i bawb. Rydym yn cydnabod bod rhai grwpiau wediu tangynrychioli o fewn ein tîm ac rydym yn gweithion agos gydan rhwydweithiau amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant rhanbarthol i wneud yn siŵr ein bod yn cefnogir grwpiau hyn orau ag y gallwn. Rydym yn gweithio ar y cyd âr tîm Cyfuno Diwylliannol. Os hoffech gefnogaeth gyda'ch cais neu gyfweliad cysylltwch â Wales&WesternCulturalFusionnetworkrail.co.uk neu ewch i'r dudalen cysylltu: Wales and Western Cultural Fusion (sharepoint.com). Am bob cymorth arall, cysylltwch â'ch Partner Busnes AD. Mae Network Rail yn Arweinydd Hyderus o ran Anabledd a byddwn yn gwneud ein gorau i addasur broses a chynnig dewis arall rhesymol i helpu i gefnogi pobl ag anableddau i gael mynediad, gwneud cais a chyfweld am rolau. Gallwch ymweld â Evenbreaks Career Hive am gyngor ar gymorth hygyrchedd os nad ydych yn siŵr or opsiynau sydd ar gael. Os bydd angen unrhyw addasiadau/addasiadau rhesymol arnoch, ychwanegwch nodyn at eich cais. Mae pob cynnig cyflogaeth yn amodol ar gwblhau gwiriadau cyn cyflogaeth yn foddhaol. Cliciwch yma am fwy o wybodaeth Mae ein Safon Cyffuriau ac Alcohol wedi newid. Bydd gofyn i bob darpar ymgeisydd gael a phasio prawf cyffuriau ac alcohol. Bydd eich cais yn cael ei ddileu os byddwch yn cofnodi prawf positif. Bydd holl ganlyniadau profion cyffuriau ac alcohol cadarnhaol ar gyfer darpar ymgeiswyr yn cael eu cadwn ddiogel ar gronfa ddata Sentinel a bydd ataliad 5 mlynedd rhag gwneud cais am rôl hollbwysig i ddiogelwch, rôl syn gofyn am ardystiad PTS neu rôl Diogelwch Allweddol ar Seilwaith a Reolir gan Network Rail yn cael ei orfodi. Mae cadw pobl yn ddiogel ar y rheilffordd wrth wraidd popeth a wnawn. Mae ymddygiad diogel felly yn un o ofynion gweithio i Network Rail. Dylech ddangos eich ymroddiad personol i ddiogelwch ar eich cais.