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This role sits within Fleet and Engineering, Supply Chain Operations, and deliver services which support our primary delivery functions such as rail plant, assurance, engineering specialisms.

The Senior Buyer will support the Fleet and Engineering team with procurement of a range of services and parts for the rail fleet machines in SCO and sit within a wider team of Contract and Inventory Management. Our primary role is to ensure on time and reliable supply of services and goods to enable our rail fleet to delivery it’s services such, as seasonal treatment, ballast cleaning and overhead line renewals.

We partner with our Network Rail routes and regions, delivering critical services and essential equipment to help get passengers and good to where they need to be. To find out more watch our video.

Youi will implement and monitor agreed strategies for commodity area including development of individual contracts and undertaking procurement, negotiation and contracting.

• Develop and implement individual project and steady state contracting strategy proposals including preparation and evaluation of tender documents and negotiation of contracts.

• Provide post contract management reporting for a full range of contracts, such as data analysis for KPIs, spend, inventory usage/frequency against commodity and service groups.

• Provide dedicated support to senior staff and stakeholders in respect of individual projects and/or contract/commercial issues, including ‘rapid response’ to potential stakeholder issues.

• Target specific goods, services and/or suppliers to identify how tangible improvements may be made in the procurement of these goods and services.

• Attend and contribute to regular contract management meetings with key stakeholders and suppliers to monitor whether maximum value was delivered via the contract and service.

• Support and collate endorsements and approval of project and /or contract/commercial strategies and contract variations.

• Provide all services to service delivery teams in a timely and cost-effective manner and contribute positively towards the achievement of service delivery objectives.

• Feedback continuous improvement opportunities for future contracts/procurement strategies.

What skills and experience are we looking for?

Essential

• Recognised skills in contractual and commercial matters, with credibility and experience to act as advisor to other staff.
• Successful procurement background with practical intermediate level experience.
• Contributed towards maintaining successful relationships with suppliers.
• Knowledge of relevant contract terms.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Desirable

• Membership of appropriate professional institution.
• Inventory management experience.

We’re an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions.

Our role is to run a safe, reliable and efficient railway, serving customers and communities. We exist to get people and goods where they need to be and to support our country’s economic prosperity. Safety is our number one priority.

We're undertaking an ambitious change. Our vision is Putting Passengers First - becoming a company that is on the side of passengers and freight users.

As one of the UK’s leading equal opportunities employers, our values and the way we behave is important to us and we have created an environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution. We have seven employee networks that provide fantastic support, opportunities and development for applicants from all backgrounds. Click here for more information

We're an inclusive employer of choice, Disability Confident Leader employer, encourage people to work flexibly and we welcome applications from everyone (Click here for more information). Visit Evenbreak’s Career Hive should you need accessibility support to apply. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact [email protected].

Vacancy Ref: IRC2256879 - permanent role and IRC2256878 - 12 months secondment/FTC

This role is being advertised internally and externally.

The position is based in The Quadrant, Milton Keynes.

Hours: 35 hours per week with some hybrid working and travel as required

IRC2256878 - The role is a 12 month secondment/FTC post with potential to extend or become permanent

Please note that secondments are subject to your line managers approval. Please discuss this opportunity with them before applying to avoid disappointment.

Salary range: £41,711 - £46,925 per annum depending on skills and experience

At Network Rail you will have a clear development path, access to training and enjoy a range of employee benefits, such as; up to 28 days annual leave, rail subsidies, a range of pension options, flexible and agile working arrangements, discounts on shopping, gym memberships and much more.

Closing date: 30 May 2023 – Late applicants will not be accepted.

Click ‘apply for this job’ to apply. If you would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contact [email protected].

If you would like to know more about the role please contact [email protected]

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

All prospective external candidates offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.