AMS PSR

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Sourcing Manager for a 6 month contract based hybrid, 3 days in the office in Milton Keynes or if London based, 2 days London and 1 day 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!

As a Sourcing Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead the full sourcing process — from understanding business needs through to contract signature — for high‑value, complex opportunities. Use strong commercial judgement and influencing skills to deliver great outcomes and support annual savings goals.
• Bring Integrated Category Strategies (ICS) to life by managing a well‑planned sourcing pipeline. Work closely with Category Managers and stakeholders to deliver (and ideally exceed) the savings and benefits expected in each ICS.
• Apply the Sourcing Framework for major sourcing activities (£100m–£300m annual spend), ensuring all governance, regulatory, and OJEU requirements are met and validated by Procurement Risk & Assurance.
• Act as an expert negotiator, securing the best value and ensuring agreed financial benefits are approved by Finance and reflected in budgets.
• Develop innovative, sourcing‑led solutions by creating business cases and working with stakeholders to address complex business challenges using market expertise.
• Ensure a smooth handover from sourcing into Strategic Supplier Management, creating a positive and seamless experience for stakeholders and suppliers.
• Shape and challenge demand across the organisation by using strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills to maximise overall commercial value.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes, customer experience, and annual satisfaction insights, supporting the ambition to deliver best‑in‑class procurement.
• Build strong external market knowledge by developing commercial models and total cost of ownership approaches, helping the team adopt good practice and grow towards a best‑in‑class capability.

Essential: 

• Ability to manage complex tenders and sourcing activity with ease
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the credibility to influence at all levels
• Familiarity with PA23 training or frameworks
• Experience using e procurement systems
• Experienced with agile cross-functional collaborative working methods
• Politically savvy, with the proven ability to use direct and indirect influencing strategies at an executive level

Desirable:

• Strong background working within the public sector (highly desirable)
• Rail industry experience is highly desirable, but not essential

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".