Senior Procurement Manager - Rail

• Responsible for all RFx activities, managing the sourcing process, negotiation and contracting activities for high value and complex categories
• Accountable for leadership and development of a high performing and inclusive procurement team, including Organisation capability and Learning & Development
• Responsible for the evaluation of suppliers as part of supplier on-boarding process and implementation of iProcurement strategy category code management in line with Category strategy
• Responsible for on-going supplier performance and supplier relationship management throughout the contract lifetime, including inputs to risk register and risk mitigation strategies
• Responsible for maintenance of Approved Supplier List (ASL) including supplier onboarding and evaluation
• Responsible for RFx activities for both Bid tenders and Projects including creation and issue of NDA's
• Support with supplier audits and definition of social value contribution

• Proven experience in a Senior Procurement role, preferably within the rail or construction sector.
• Understanding of NEC3 & NEC4 contracts
• Experience of working with both product and service categories
• Proven experience in managing and leading teams.
• Excellent negotiation skills and techniques
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate exceptional stakeholder management approach and skills at a senior level
• Degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline or Professional qualification MCIPS (Chartered) is desirable

Degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline or Professional qualification MCIPS (Chartered) is desirable

• Car Allowance
• 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually
• Company pension scheme
• A range of family friendly policies
• Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
• Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.