Senior Buyer

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You will be part of the NW&C Region which consist of three routes – North West, Central and West Coast South – and a regional team supporting Regional Major Programmes & Professional services.

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What will you be doing?

The purpose of this role is to implement and monitor agreed strategies for commodity area including development of individual contracts and undertaking procurement, negotiation and contracting. This role will involve supporting the Senior Procurement Manager and the Programme Procurement Manager on the CP7 framework procurement events for both renewals and enhancements. These are large over-threshold projects utilising BravoNR, experience in using BravoNR is desirable but not essential. Network Rail are looking for an enthusiastic individual with knowledge of the end-to-end procurement cycle and who is eager to learn for this exciting opportunity.

Salary: Band 4C, starting salary £41,711 raising to £46,925.

About the role:

1. Develop and implement individual project and steady state contracting strategy proposals including preparation and evaluation of tender documents and negotiation of contracts.

2. Provide post contract commercial management support for a range of contracts.

3. Provide dedicated support to senior staff in respect of individual projects and/or contract/commercial issues, including ‘rapid response’ to potential contract disputes.

4. Target specific goods, services and/or suppliers to identify how tangible improvements may be made in the procurement of these goods and services.

5. Undertake regular contract management meetings with key stakeholders and suppliers to monitor whether maximum value was delivered via contract.

6. Manage responsibilities for endorsements and approval of contract variations.

7. Provide all services to programme/project teams in a timely and cost effective manner and contribute positively towards the achievement of programme/project objectives.

• In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to be/ to have:

• Recognised skills in contractual and commercial matters, with credibility and experience to act as advisor to other staff.

• Successful procurement background with practical intermediate level experience.

• Contributed towards maintaining successful relationships with suppliers.

• Knowledge of relevant contract terms.

• Strong negotiation skills.

Desirable

• Membership of appropriate professional institution.

• Experience of using BravoNR

• Knowledge and experience of the Utilities Contract Regulations

Some of our benefits include:

• Subsidies of up to 75% rail and underground season tickets.

• My benefits – Our discounted online shopping site, general Network Rail discounts at various retailers across such as Gympass,Tesco, Currys PC World & M&S, you can get e-vouchers for Costa, Uber eats and ASOS, plus monthly special offer additional savings such as 15% off TM Lewin.

• Childcare vouchers

• Private medical healthcare

• PAM assist – our employee assistance programme

• Vita Health Group - a physiotherapy self-referral service free for all employees

• A range of pension schemes.

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Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised.

Salary: Band 4C, starting salary £41,711 raising to £46,925

Closing date: 12th of June 2023. Please note the advert may close earlier depending on number of applications.

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