Procurement Director for Rail Services
2 weeks ago
Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Director for Rail Services to lead our procurement function and drive strategic decision-making across various rail services.
This is a full-time, permanent position based in Birmingham, offering a competitive salary range of £80,000 - £90,000 per annum, plus excellent benefits, including free travel on all our trains and those of other train companies within our parent group company.
About the Ideal Candidate
- You hold a professional procurement qualification with significant post-qualification experience in a rail or similar transport/franchise industry.
- You have excellent quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to explain complex procurement issues to a non-subject matter audience.
- You possess honesty and integrity, being transparent and honest, and taking full responsibility for your actions.
Key Accountabilities
- Accountable for all aspects of procurement activity, including management of effective controls and guidance to the business, the Group, and the Executive.
- Act as the main point of contact to external parties, such as DfT and auditors, on procurement activity and provide required information.
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