Senior Procurement Manager - 18 months FTC

About GWR?
At one of Britain's largest train companies, over 100 million customers annually embark on journeys with us. Since the inception of the Great Western Railway, we've facilitated trade and tourism, opening the West and Wales to new horizons. Now, in partnership with Network Rail, we're proud to steward your railway.
Our commitment goes beyond passenger transport. We've electrified main routes, upgraded key stations, and executed the most extensive train upgrade initiative in the nation.
Your Opportunity?
As a vital member of our team, you'll lead various procurement projects, focusing particularly on property and major works projects. This role is pivotal in ensuring our vision of being a trusted partner, delivering value for money consistently.
To succeed in this role, you'll need to be an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. Whether working independently or within a multifunctional stakeholder team, your contribution will be instrumental.
About the team?
At GWR, our procurement function collaborates closely with the business, offering support across diverse projects ranging from construction to catering, facilities management, and beyond. To enable us to continue to support the Business Development Team to work collaboratively across the rail industry and deliver key major station, car park and accommodation upgrades we are seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to provide support to help deliver a number of high-profile tenders, including frameworks (and Dynamic Purchasing Systems) and to support the wider Procurement team in setting the highest standards for both us, our business and our supply chain partners.
About the role?
In this role, you'll provide excellent commercial support to GWR stakeholders, managing risk, securing value for money, and fostering innovation. You will have a successful track record in developing and executing effective sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives under time constraints.
We seek a candidate who thrives on engaging with stakeholders, building trust-based relationships with suppliers, and excels in communication. Your adaptability, integrity, and negotiation skills will be crucial in navigating complex procurement landscapes.
This is a unique opportunity to make your mark in an exciting area of the organisation - through a combination of strategy development and hands on delivery. To do this, we are seeking someone with strong category and Utility/Public Contract Regulation experience and a willingness to take the lead and get things done.
As a minimum you will need:
Senior procurement/category management experience with a track record of leading complex tenders.
Proficiency in implementing competitive tenders compliant with European/UK procurement legislation.
Demonstrated ability in designing and implementing strategic procurement strategies.
Proven experience in managing supply chain relationships and supplier performance.
Desire for collaborative work and proficiency in construction industry contract forms (e.g., JCT, NEC).
Degree level education or equivalent, or MCIPS qualification.
You willhave:
Procurement experience in Construction, Minor or Major Works Projects in Public Sector environment is preferred, but not essential.
Location?
Milford House, Swindon. Some travel may be required, flexibleworking optionsmay be offered.. A GWR Travel Pass will be provided.
Working hours?
37 hours per week
The Reward?
As well as a great team environment and comprehensive training, all GWR colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including on-going development, defined benefit pension scheme, free rail travel across the GWR network for you and your family, company-sponsored health care plan, discounted shopping and gym membership and an employee assistance programme.
We all belong at GWR.This is our vision for providing an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.
We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA, ethnicity, religion and disability. We maintain zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.
We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.
We review all roles and job descriptions to ensure they are accessible and, where possible, we support and provide flexible working options; we recommend that you refer to each vacancy description for further details.
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