At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sourcing teams and manage complex procurement activities for major infrastructure projects.
- Company: Join Network Rail, a leader in infrastructure procurement with a high-performing team.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities to mentor and develop future procurement professionals.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on high-value procurement while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Strong public sector procurement experience and MCIPS qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
Rate: £600/day Umbrella - Inside IR35
Contract Length: 6 Months
Location: Hybrid Working - 60% office-based. Thursdays must be worked from Network Rail's Milton Keynes HQ, remaining office days based at Milton Keynes, London, or Birmingham offices.
About the Company
We are currently seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to join a high-performing procurement function supporting major infrastructure and business-critical procurement programmes at Network Rail.
About the Role
This is a strategic leadership role focused on governance, assurance, procurement compliance, and sourcing excellence across complex, high-value procurement activities.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage sourcing teams delivering complex procurement and tendering activities
- Oversee end-to-end tender events and ensure adherence to procurement governance frameworks
- Develop and deliver sourcing strategies for high-value procurement projects
- Provide assurance across procurement activities, ensuring documentation and processes are compliant and accurate
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders, including Heads of Function and Directors
- Support category planning and procurement strategy development
- Drive continuous improvement, governance, and best practice across procurement activities
- Mentor and develop procurement professionals within the team
Qualifications
- Strong public sector procurement experience
- Proven leadership experience managing procurement or sourcing teams
- MCIPS qualified (or equivalent professional accreditation)
- Significant experience delivering sourcing projects within complex environments
- Strong understanding of governance, assurance, compliance, and public procurement regulations
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate in complex organisations
- Experience managing high-value procurement activity and strategic sourcing programmes
- Ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment
Strategic Sourcing Manager in Milton Keynes employer: EFA Engineering Ltd
Network Rail is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises sustainability and energy efficiency within the vital infrastructure sector. With a focus on employee growth, you will have access to training workshops and opportunities to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, all while enjoying the flexibility of primarily remote work from Peterborough. Join us to make a meaningful impact on energy management and contribute to our commitment to environmental objectives.
