Rail Procurement Manager

Job Title: Senior Procurement Manager
Location: London (Puddle Dock) or Basingstoke (Hybrid)
Salary: £55,596 - £67,813 + Discretionary Bonus & Excellent Benefits

The Opportunity:
Play a key leadership role at the forefront of change within the UK rail industry. We are seeking a strategic Senior Procurement Manager to join our Southern region team. This is not just a buying role; you will be a true business partner, shaping high-value procurement strategies and providing expert commercial advice to senior stakeholders during a pivotal time of transformation.
This is a flexible role where you can be aligned to either a business partnering function with people management responsibilities or a delivery-focused position on major, complex projects, depending on your strengths.

Key Responsibilities:
·Act as a senior business partner, managing complex stakeholder relationships and developing procurement pipelines.
·Lead and manage a small team of procurement professionals.
·Develop and execute end-to-end procurement strategies for major projects and complex frameworks, from initial requirement shaping through to contract award.
·Provide commercial expertise and a strategic lens to the business, ensuring value for money and driving efficiencies in a regulated environment.
·Manage the governance and assurance process for procurements, with a delegated authority of up to £5 million.

About You:
·A strategic procurement professional with a track record of delivering high-value works or services procurements.
·Demonstrable experience in stakeholder management, with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders.
·Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations is very important.
·A leadership mindset, with an interest in developing people and driving team improvements.
·Experience from regulated industries such as rail, utilities, or other major infrastructure projects is beneficial.

Why Join Us?
·Incredible Benefits: Enjoy 75% off rail travel, a discretionary bonus, and an excellent pension scheme (defined benefit after 5 years).
·Career Development: We are invested in our people. This role offers a clear path for succession and access to fantastic training opportunities.
·Work-Life Balance: We offer a flexible, hybrid working model (3 days in the office, no set days) and a supportive team culture.
·Make an Impact: Be part of a dynamic team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of the railway
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed