Transportation Procurement Manager

4 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom West Midlands Trains Full time

Job Title: Transportation Procurement Manager

Description:

We are seeking a skilled Transportation Procurement Manager to join our team at West Midlands Trains.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing contracts, negotiating prices, and driving business growth. You will work closely with depots and EWR, managing commercial elements, providing reports, and ensuring consistent application of procedures and financial controls.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Manage commercial elements and provide reports
  • Ensure consistent application of procedures and financial controls
  • Mobilise the EWR MSA and drive up performance
  • Extract maximum value from the contract

Requirements:

We are looking for a strong project manager with contract and commercial knowledge, excellent people management skills, and a good understanding of modern DMU fleets.

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary range of £70,000 - £90,000 per annum, free travel on our trains, 75% off other train company tickets, retail discounts, and career development opportunities.

About Us:

West Midlands Trains is a leading transportation provider, delivering over 1,300 train journeys a day for 60 million passengers. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are an inclusive employer.


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