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On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Senior Procurement Manager for a 3 Month contract based in Manchester, Birmingham or Milton Keynes Hybrid working

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!

As a Senior Procurement Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

• Develop, and continually enhance, programme and project specific procurement strategies that complement the regional strategy and maintain the security of supply and value for money and HSQE performance for a range of contracts including goods, works, and services.
• Perform the full range of procurement and contracting activities including strategy development, pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation, and preparation of framework contracts 
• Provide procurement advice on a regional basis relating to specific portfolio issues.
• Support pre-contract procurement of main contractors/suppliers and where appropriate actively influence the procurement of sub-contracting activity by the main contractors/suppliers.
• Exercise compliance with Network Rail policies, procedures, and governance and legal (including EU Directives) and regulatory requirements.
• Identify cost reduction and efficiency opportunities and contribute to the achievement of efficiency targets for a specific portfolio.
• Exercise delegated authority to procure following established policies and governance.

Essential: 

• Preparation of framework contracts 
• Sound commercial aptitude and sound knowledge of relevant Supplier Markets.
• Excel Analytics
• Varied and successful procurement and contracts background with experience in negotiation and developing and implementing procurement and contract strategies

Desirable:

• Network Rail Experience

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".