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On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Supplier Contract Specialist for a 4 month contract (potential extension) based 3 days per week  in Milton Keynes.

Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail – Europe’s largest civil engineering project – to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!

Manage medium cost and business risk assessed supplier contracts across multiple spend categories and work collaboratively with relevant customers and stakeholders to create and deliver incremental contractual and relationship value, in support of the Network Rail customer of choice ambition

As a Supplier Contract Specialist , your main responsibilities will be:

• Manage 20–30 medium-risk contracts using the lite Supplier Management Framework, ensuring governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and delivery of full commercial value.
• Drive value creation and strong supplier relationships by collaborating with Category Managers, Sourcing, and key stakeholders to deliver benefits committed during sourcing.
• Implement and lead the lite Meeting Governance Framework across allocated suppliers, ensuring a single, joined‑up engagement model and maximising value through coordinated demand and supplier strategies.
• Oversee daily operational and contractual performance, facilitate contractual changes, and ensure accurate tracking of cost, risk, and service indicators throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Negotiate and implement in‑life cost savings, maintain accurate supplier contract data in relevant systems, and support Finance with budgeting, dispute resolution, and contingency planning.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, supplier performance insights, market practice research, customer satisfaction activity, and cross‑functional collaboration, including effective issue resolution with Accounts Payable.

Essential: 

• Familiar with Oracle, Bravo & Power BI
• Supporting with contract management
• Stakeholder management knowledge
• Excellent communication skills both written & verbal
• Team player
• Handle stress and work under pressure

Desirable:

• Detailed knowledge of the UK Rail Industry, including procurement processes in a reclassified environment
• CIPS

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".