Procurement Manager

This is a great opportunity to join a Company where the Procurement team is truly valued and has the chance to improve the life of every customer in the UK by providing a better service.

Client Details

Our client is the busiest commuter rail companies in the UK running more than 2,000 trains, and carrying nearly 600,000 passengers every day between London, Kent and East Sussex.

Description

• Manage the supply chain agreements across key business areas including: negotiation, tendering, extensions and renewal of contracts;

• Responsible for delivering strategic change, consolidation and economies of scale with the Head of Procurement and Group colleagues;

• Key departments will include: Revenue/ticketing, Facilities, HR and Passenger Services

Profile

• Has worked in either a procurement, commercial or contract management environment;
• Working knowledge of contract law, government legislation and OJEU regulations
• Good understanding and experience of procure to pay (P2P) systems and processes;
• Working knowledge of contract management (i.e. post contract);
• Good understanding of contractual documentation and governance requirements;
• Good understand of e-tendering systems/tools
• Proficient experience of supply chain planning and producing associated reports
• E-tendering tools experience and knowledge

free travel

Job Offer

Besides a competitive salary, this opportunity offers an impressive benefits package such as Pension Scheme, Private Healthcare and free travel on specific train lines plus a 25 days annual holiday entitlement (excluding bank holidays) and access to an array of discounts for retail and leisure products through the Company`s scheme.