Location
Milton Keynes, GB
Department Name
NJ S&C Components (618704) G2
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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. We support the Routes with the services and supplies they need to maintain and operate the railway. 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
This role will be working in a small team in the Switches and Crossings (S&C) Maintenance team.
Key Accountabilities:
* Support the management of supply chain contracts to achieve the most cost effective delivery of goods and services.
* Collate data on all transactions incurred in delivering contracts. Investigate and reconcile transactions and costs as part of an end to end process.
* Develop effective relationships with customers and suppliers. Develop and maintain processes for effective query resolution.
* Support the team as required, to deliver a comprehensive service to the business areas.
* Provide data, analysis and commentary for management reports.
* Assist in supporting the timely collection of business unit commercial information and payment of business unit creditors.
* Assist in identification and implementation of quality and efficiency improvement initiatives.
Essential
* Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and mandated processes with a high level of accuracy.
* Good administration and analytical skills.
* Good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
* Good commercial awareness.
* A customer focussed approach.
Desirable
* Railway knowledge.
* Awareness of supply chain processes.
* Experience within a customer service role.
How To Apply
Vacancy type: This is a permanent role.
Location: This position is based in The Quadrant, Milton Keynes.
Hours: 35 hours per week with hybrid working and travel as required.
Salary range: £24,960 to £27,985 depending on skills and experience.
Closing date: 23 April 2025. Late applicants will not be accepted.
You will need to complete a supporting statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria, please complete this as part of the application process and add this to your CV in one document.
If you cannot access the guide, please contact RSResourcing@networkrail.co.uk and we will send you a copy.
Click ‘Apply now’ to submit your application. If you would like to speak to the Resourcing Team, please contact RSResourcing@networkrail.co.uk.
If you would like any reasonable adjustments support during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcing Team who will happily assist.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
For some of our roles all prospective external candidates offered a conditional role 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 will be enforced.
At Network Rail you will have a clear development path, access to training and enjoy a range of employee benefits, such as; up to 28 days annual leave, rail travel subsidies, a range of pension options, flexible and agile working arrangements, discounts on shopping, gym memberships and much more.
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