Procurement Leadership Position

4 weeks ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom FirstGroup Full time

About the Job


We are seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead on complex procurement projects, including tenders across all spend areas, with support from others within the team, reporting to the Head of Procurement.


To succeed in this position, you will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with good interpersonal skills, able to work both independently and within a wider multi-functional stakeholder team.


Key Responsibilities:



  1. Lead and support direct reports, striving to help them achieve their full potential.
  2. Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to maximise through-life value for money of our contracts.
  3. Lead and develop complex regulated compliant procurement exercises.
  4. Develop an expert knowledge of the supplier marketplace within assigned categories to ensure credibility with internal stakeholders.
  5. Develop and maintain effective relationships with various stakeholders across GWR, First Group and external stakeholders.
  6. Support Supplier Relationship Management activities in driving efficiencies and benefits.
  7. Lead complex commercial negotiations for both new requirements and contract renewals.

Requirements:



  1. Experience in post-award contract management.
  2. Excellent communication and organisational skills, including proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Excel and Word.
  3. Proactive in driving projects and reporting updates to all stakeholders.
  4. MCIPS qualified or degree-level education or equivalent.
  5. Proficient in European/UK procurement legislation.
  6. Detailed understanding of contract law (NEC, JCT and other industry contract forms).
  7. Proven experience in managing supply chain relationships and supplier performance.
  8. Excellent analytical and data management skills.

Location and Working Pattern:


Based in Swindon, you'll enjoy the added perk of a travel pass for the GWR Network, making your commute easier and more affordable.


Full-time - 37 hours.


Perks and Benefits:



  • Health and Wellbeing: Health Cash Plan, health screenings, EAP, gym discounts.
  • Lifestyle: Costco membership, bike scheme, retail discounts.
  • Financial: Pension, share-saving schemes, payroll giving.
  • Travel: Free GWR Travel pass. Discounted Friends and Family tickets, Eurostar, and European rail travel.

We Value Diversity:


At GWR, we celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.


We maintain a zero-tolerance approach towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent. We review all roles and job descriptions to ensure they are accessible and, where possible, we support and provide flexible working options.


Apply today and embark on an exciting career journey with Great Western Railway.



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