Senior Procurement Manager in Carlisle

Our Business Support teams deliver the vital services to ensure the continued success of our business divisions. These services include HR, Finance, Procurement, Marketing, Legal and Commercial, Estates and Facilities, Core Technology, Corporate Security, IT, and Fleet. Every person in every team is contributing to the lasting impact our Team makes. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.

Reporting to the Procurement Business Partner, the Senior Procurement Manager is responsible for managing procurement categories including rail equipment and outsourced labour services in support of Rail Projects, with a significant total annual spend of up to 25 million. This is a hybrid working role with a requirement to visit our Warwick HQ on occasion, as well as UK based suppliers.

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for all RFx activities, managing the sourcing process, negotiation and contracting activities for high value and complex categories.
• Accountable for leadership and development of a high performing and inclusive procurement team, including Organisation capability and Learning & Development.
• Responsible for the evaluation of suppliers as part of supplier on-boarding process and implementation of iProcurement strategy category code management in line with Category strategy.
• Responsible for on-going supplier performance and supplier relationship management throughout the contract lifetime, including inputs to risk register and risk mitigation strategies.
• Responsible for maintenance of Approved Supplier List (ASL) including supplier onboarding and evaluation.
• Responsible for RFx activities for both Bid tenders and Projects including creation and issue of NDA’s.
• Support with supplier audits and definition of social value contribution.

Who you are:

You are an experienced procurement professional with rail or construction experience, skilled in managing strategic spend, supplier relationships, and project-based procurement while delivering value, quality, and compliance.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Senior Procurement role, preferably within the rail or construction sector.
• Understanding of NEC3 & NEC4 contracts.
• Experience of working with both product and service categories.
• Proven experience in managing and leading teams.
• Excellent negotiation skills and techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate exceptional stakeholder management approach and skills at a senior level.
• Degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline or Professional qualification MCIPS (Chartered) is desirable.

What we offer:

A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role:

• Car Allowance.
• 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually.
• Company pension scheme.
• A range of family friendly policies.
• Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal.
• Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.

We’re passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.

About Telent:

Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You’ll be part of a team of more than 3,000 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well.

We are guided by our values and behaviours: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focussed.