Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter At Network Rail, we are dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you are not just part of a team - you are part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we will do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support. Some of our great benefits: We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered Generous annual leave up to 28 days plus statutory days (role dependant), with the option to buy/sell days Discounts at selected stations with your Network Rail pass Defined benefit pension scheme 75% off leisure train tickets for you and your dependents (subject to T Be more sustainable. Be more efficient - financially and programme management. Introduce innovation from our supply chain; and Provide creative contracting strategies. And hear what some of our brilliant team members think about Network Rail in this video Your experience and skills Who are we looking for? We are looking for a commercially astute and driven Sourcing Manager to join our Procurement team at Network Rail. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management, with a proven ability to deliver value and ensure compliance across complex procurement projects. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, along with a good understanding of public sector procurement regulations. Deep level of Sourcing experience, with a demonstrable track record of savings delivery Demonstrable level of negotiation and dispute resolution skill set Demonstrable experience of contract law and financial management Demonstrable experience of driving value from complex sourcing opportunities Experienced with agile cross-functional collaborative working methods Politically savvy, with the proven ability to use direct and indirect influencing strategies Demonstrable level of problem-solving experience of complex sourcing specific challenges Completer finisher mindset Desirable Criteria Has an understanding of public sector procurement legislation. Experience in delivering multi-million pound procurement projects (over £10m). Is a member of the chartered institute of Purchasing
Sourcing Manager / Procurement Manager employer: NETWORK RAIL
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