Assistant Project Procurement Manager

At Siemens Mobility, people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re building a culture where every voice is valued, and where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth go hand-in-hand. Together, we’re shaping the future of rail transport — and we’d love you to be part of the journey.

🌍 Why join us?

• Be part of a global organisation transforming the rail industry.
• Work in a supportive, inclusive environment where your ideas matter.
• Thrive in a role that gives you exposure across supply chain, engineering, and customer services.
  
  

📍 The role

We’re looking for an Assistant Project Procurement Manager to join our Customer Services Procurement Team in Northampton (with flexibility to work from home 3 days per week).

This is your chance to play a critical part in keeping the UK rail network moving. You’ll:

• Lead sourcing activities and manage supplier performance.
• Collaborate with UK-based suppliers to deliver innovative products and services.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and deliver the best outcomes for passengers.
• Support train maintenance projects across the UK with your commercial and procurement expertise.
  
  

You’ll make a difference by …

• Developing robust procurement strategies aligned to bid / project scope requirements and drive these through the implementation phase.
• Developing the skills required to draft subcontracts and negotiate with suppliers.
• Supporting and maintain the procurement strategy and ensure this is aligned with the wider business
• Participate in project kick off meetings to ensure procurement requirements are built in at the front end.
• Implementing robust procurement processes and controls into the projects in line with governance.
• Building and keep effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers
• Implementing a robust Supplier Management regime to document supplier performance and drive improvements.
• Identifying Supply Chain Risks and ensure these are documented as part of our wider due diligence process.
  
  

Your success will be grounded by…

• Good planning and organisational skills
• Ability to build rapport with the supply base and our customers
• Having initiative and taking ownership of tasks
• Being a hardworking collaborator with willingness to learn
• Being responsible, confident, and able to take ownership of tasks as needed
• Being disciplined and organised with the ability to work to deadlines
• Having good Communication skills
• Some procurement experience or exposure to purchasing processes
  
  

You'll benefit from

Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, company bonus, holiday allowance and pension. We celebrate the fact that our employees are individuals and have different wants and needs. With this in mind, we have a flexible benefits scheme where you can tailor your benefits package to suit you.

#TransformTheEveryday with us

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us!