Job Title: Senior Procurement Manager – Rail Location: London – some remote working (2-3 days a week) Start Date: ASAP – Jan 2025 End Date: 6 months (initial); option to extend for an additional 6 months Charge Rate per Hour: £45.00-70.00 (dependent on experience) Notice Period to Contractor: 1 week Job Description Role Context: Provide strategic procurement support for the OTM sector, including fitting client-owned and third-party machines requiring retrofit. Deliverables: Phase 1: Discovery/Development (scoping, strategic objectives, procurement approaches, supply chain understanding, stakeholder engagement, schedule integration, lessons learnt, project tools development, external influences). Phase 2: Develop delivery and sourcing strategy (requirements/options for scoping, commercial/funding models, sourcing options, GBR and rail reform). Phase 3: Governance support. Key Accountabilities: Develop and enhance project-specific procurement strategies. Perform procurement and contracting activities. Provide procurement advice on portfolio issues. Support pre-contract procurement of main contractors. Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements. Manage preferred suppliers and develop positive relationships. Identify cost reduction and efficiency opportunities. Manage supplier performance feedback for continuous improvement. If this role interests you and you have experience in this sector, please forward your updated CV to .