Head of Procurement - Rail & Aviation

Join us to deliver essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

This role is in our Procurement Department, where our team sources, purchases and manages our products and services to ensure the right quality and delivery.

What will you be doing?

• Design and execute procurement strategies for the rail and aviation division, ensuring value for money, quality, and sustainability.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Lead major contract negotiations with suppliers, using group preferred contracts wherever possible and ensuring compliance with all regulations and company policies.
• Mentor and develop your procurement team, fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation.
• Work closely with commercial and operational teams, aligning activities with company goals and leveraging the group’s buying power.
• Proactively address risks in the supply chain, including disruptions, cost fluctuations, and industry-specific changes.
• Lead your team through transformational change, securing stakeholder buy-in and driving the adoption of new processes, technologies, and practices.

What You’ll Bring

• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) or similar procurement certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in procurement, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of procurement principles, sourcing strategies, and contract management.
• Experience managing complex supply chains, preferably in transportation, engineering, or infrastructure environments.
• Proven track record of achieving cost savings and negotiating high-value contracts.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyse data and make strategic procurement decisions.
• Familiarity with procurement technologies (e.g., ERP, Oracle, or other procurement software).
• Experience with sustainability and green procurement initiatives.

What’s in it for you?

• Matched or contributory pension scheme.
• Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Employee assistance programme.
• My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts.
• Life assurance.
• Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave.
• Reward and recognition scheme.
• Company car or car allowance and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from.
• Private health care and health care cash plan for you and your family.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Recommend a friend - get rewarded for introducing people to us!

About Us

We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another.

Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.