Senior Procurement Manager
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | London or York |
| Area | Uk-wide, UK |
| Sector | Rail |
| Salary | £625 Per Day |
| Start Date | May 30th, 2025 |
| Advertiser | Jack Latter |
| Job Ref | PSR1JP00088925 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Senior Procurement Manager to join them on an 18 month contract. This position will be hybrid, London or York .
Job Summary:
Essential:
- Candidates should have knowledge of ETCS (European Train Control System).
- Rail experience.
- Sound commercial aptitude and sound knowledge of relevant Supplier Market.
- Varied and successful procurement and contracts background with experience of negotiation and developing and implementing procurement and contract strategies.
- Ability to communicate strategies and concepts simply and effectively and to persuade and influence stakeholders.
- Knowledge of EU Procurement Directives.
- Awareness of contract requirements safety and contract requirements environment.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, and continually enhance, project specific procurement strategies that complement the National Programme Strategy and maintain security of supply and value for money and HSQE performance for a range of contracts.
- Perform the full range of procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation and preparation of contracts.
- Provide procurement advice on an asset wide basis relating to specific portfolio issues.
- Support pre-contract procurement of main contractors and where appropriate actively influence the procurement of sub-contracting activity by the main contractors.
- Exercise compliance with client policies, procedures and governance and legal (including EU Directives) and regulatory requirements.
- Manage a range of preferred suppliers developing positive supplier relationships aligned to business objectives.
- Identify cost reduction and efficiency opportunities and contribute to the achievement of efficiency targets for a specific portfolio.
- Manage the process for the measuring of supplier performance so that effective feedback takes place to facilitate continuous improvement.
- Exercise delegated authority to procure in accordance with established policies and governance.
Desirable:
- Experience of using JAGGAER/Ariba/CEMAR systems is highly desirable.
- Oracle.
- Nuclear/defence background/knowledge.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Candidates should have knowledge of ETCS (European Train Control System).
