Methods are looking for an experienced Senior Procurement Manager ideally with Railway Experience in signalling preferably digital.

You Will:

• Sound knowledge of the relevant supplier marketplace
• Knowledge of E- Procurement (Bravo)

Essential

• Sound commercial aptitude and sound knowledge of relevant Supplier Market.
• Varied and successful procurement and contracts background with experience of negotiation and developing and implementing procurement and contract strategies.
• Ability to communicate strategies and concepts simply and effectively and to persuade and influence stakeholders.
• Knowledge of EU Procurement Directives.
• Awareness of contract requirements safety and contract requirements environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop, and continually enhance, project specific procurement strategies that compliment the National Programme Strategy and maintain security of supply and value for money and performance for a range of contracts.
• Perform the full range of procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation and preparation of contracts.
• Provide procurement advice on an asset wide basis relating to specific portfolio issues.
• Support pre-contract procurement of main contractors and where appropriate actively influence the procurement of sub-contracting activity by the main contractors.
• Exercise compliance with Rail policies, procedures and governance and legal (including EU Directives) and regulatory requirements.
• Manage a range of preferred suppliers developing positive supplier relationships aligned to business objectives.
• Identify cost reduction and efficiency opportunities and contribute to the achievement of efficiency targets for a specific portfolio.
• Manage the process for the measuring of supplier performance so that effective feedback takes place to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Exercise delegated authority to procure in accordance with established policies and governance.

• Contract
• London or York - 3 Days In Office
• Immediate Start
• 6 months