We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Procurement Manager with solid rail transportation domain experience to join our transportation client for an initial 6-month contract based in Kings Cross, London.

Rate of Pay: Up to £625 per day (inside IR35 via an umbrella company)

Tenure: 6 months

Hybrid: 3 days onsite in Kings Cross, London; 2 days remote

The Senior Procurement Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining procurement strategies that align with the National Programme Strategy. You will manage a range of contracting activities and foster strong supplier relationships to achieve business objectives and efficiency targets.

Essential Skills Required:

• Execute the full procurement and contracting process, including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation, and contract preparation.
• Provide procurement advice across the asset portfolio, addressing specific issues related to the portfolio.
• Support pre-contract procurement for main contractors and influence subcontracting activities where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with Rail policies, procedures, and governance, including legal requirements and EU directives.
• Strong commercial aptitude and comprehensive knowledge of the relevant supplier market.
• Diverse and successful procurement and contracts background, with experience in negotiation and developing procurement strategies.
• Ability to communicate procurement strategies and concepts clearly, persuading and influencing stakeholders effectively.
• Knowledge of EU Procurement Directives and an understanding of contract safety and environmental requirements.
• Experience with E-procurement systems.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Knowledge of the rail industry.

If you have the aforementioned experience, please apply with your latest experience to learn more.