Operational Director of Commercial and Supply Chain

5 days ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Network Rail Limited Full time

Network Rail Limited is a leading railway company that connects passengers and freight customers across the country. We are seeking an experienced Operational Director of Commercial and Supply Chain to join our team.

The successful candidate will lead the development and assurance of commercial policy and processes, supporting the Commercial Leadership Group and the wider Network Rail executive. This critical role requires significant experience in managing commercial and procurement activities in a public sector environment under procurement regulations.

The ideal candidate will have outstanding track record of delivering procurement operational and technology-enabled efficiencies, with demonstrable depth of senior procurement leadership. They will be responsible for creating the overall direction for commercial policy, risk, assurance, governance, and compliance matters.

This is a permanent position based in Milton Keynes, offering a competitive salary of £90,000 per annum, plus benefits including 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, and a range of pension schemes. The estimated total compensation package is £105,000.

The successful candidate will use their knowledge and experience to:

  1. Create the overall direction for commercial policy, risk, assurance, governance, and compliance matters.
  2. Maintain a strong understanding of all aspects of commercial activity and provide tools to deliver the commercial lifecycle.
  3. Advise and provide guidance to other members of the Commercial team, operate as an inspirational leader as well as empowering a team of specialists to deliver.
  4. Direct the conception and delivery of continuous improvement programmes, encouraging innovation maintaining an agile and proportional approach to support the delivery and success of the C&P function.


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