Procurement Director for Rail Services

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Abellio Group Full time

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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