Senior Buyer

London, England, United Kingdom

12/19/2024

Location

Blackfriars, GB

Department Name

Southern Region

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Brief Description

We have look for x2 Senior Buyer to join our team and to be a key member of our Procurement and Supply Chain team, responsible for managing the procurement process for medium to high value complex contracts and framework agreements.

The role requires good strategic sourcing and communication skills to ensure value for money for all procurements and also to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and Network Rail corporate governance.

The Senior Buyer will work closely with the Senior Procurement Manager and internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and deliver successful procurement strategies that support Network Rail’s objectives.

About The Role (External)

Key Accountabilities –

• Lead the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing strategy development, market analysis, market engagement, tendering and evaluation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure procurement activities align with business objectives.
• Target specific works, goods and services to identify how tangible improvements and procurement efficiencies may be made in our approach to the Supply Chain
• Manage reactive procurement requests, ensuring that they are conducted in a controlled and efficient manner whilst also managing stakeholder expectations in observing agreed process and governance.
• Manage and mitigate risks within the supply chain, ensuring compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and Regulations.
• Provide continuous education to internal stakeholders on policy, process and Regulations so that they have a clear understanding and appreciation of such matters.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on all sourcing and procurement related systems and governance documentation.
• Support senior Commercial & Procurement staff in the development and implementation of national procurement strategies as and when required.
  
  
  

Essential

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Strong understanding of procurement best practices, contract law, and supply chain management.
• Recognised skills in contractual and commercial matters, with credibility and experience to act as advisor to other staff.
• Applied knowledge of NEC Contract Suite
• Awareness of contract requirements for safety and environment protection
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Strong prioritisation and time management skills
  
  
  

Desirable

• Membership of appropriate professional institution (CIPS/ RICS) or in the process of working towards accreditation.
• Experience in the rail industry or a similar large-scale infrastructure environment.
• Demonstrable understanding of The Procurement Regulations 2024
• Working knowledge of Jaggaer e-Sourcing Portal or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Oracle e-Business Systems.
• Working knowledge of Network Rail’s Suite of Contracts.
  
  
  

How To Apply (External)

Salary: £43,588 - £49,037, plus an Inner London Allowance of £3,270, per annum, pro/rata.

Closing date: 6th January 2025 . - Late applications will not be accepted.

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