Job Description

Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We're an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others. to watch our inspiring video to learn more about us!We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce.Network Rail has been recognised as one of the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equity for the fourth consecutive year! xf0x9fx8ex89 You can find out more about this here:Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by .Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.We're also a employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.You will be part of the North West & Central Region (NW&C) which consist of three routes - North West, Central and West Coast South - and a regional team supporting Regional Major Programmes & Professional services.Brief DescriptionThis vacancy is within the Frameworks and Supply Chain Risk team within NW&C region. We are responsible for putting in place value for money frameworks/similar that will be used within the region, or on occasion for use across Network Rail. The region and the business are focused on ensuring solid and robust solutions that offer ongoing value for money. We look to utilise other public sector organisations opportunities and we look to collaborate across our business and externally. An example of a large value framework would be the new Fencing & Vegetation framework to be put in place across 4 regions at an estimated value of xc2xa31.2bn. Conversely we are working on smaller value frameworks that are strategically critical to the business, in ensuring solutions give consideration to safety, technical competence, ecological and environmental impacts through frameworks such as demolition & asbestos, ecology, environmental services, security services and more.The person interested in this role will be looking to start a career in the commercial and procurement world, having an understanding of Business & Finance, and an interest in commercial contracting and procurement. The individual will be working in a demanding team, and will be provided with solid line management support, team support, on the job training and development opportunities. The successful candidate can be based from Birmingham, Manchester or Milton Keynes.About the role (External)1. Undertake full range of procurement activities including obtaining supplier prices, tendering negotiation and purchase order placement.2. Assist in the procurement of higher value and more complex commodities.3. Provision of dedicated support to senior staff in commodity area4. Target specific goods, services and/or suppliers to identify how tangible improvements may be made in the procurement of these goods and services.5. Manage the team database information, keeping it accurate and up to date.6. Taking notes at meetings and using the range of email, Word, Excel and PowerPoint day to day to prepare packs and information briefings as an example.7. Carry out analysis, support the team with tender opportunities and preparation of tender packs. Support working with our clients,In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have/to be:xc2xb7 Commercial experience and aptitude.xc2xb7 Understanding of procurement processes.We would also like but it isn't crucial to have/to be:xc2xb7 Knowledge of procurement and competition legislation, procurement procedures, processes, systems and controls.xc2xb7 Membership or training for qualifications in relevant professional institution.How to apply (External)Salary: xc2xa326,125 - xc2xa330,000Closing date: Friday 09 May 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. We may close the advert early if we receive a large volume of applicants.Interviews will take place in Milton Keynes week commencing 19 May 2025.Click apply now to apply.You can visit for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.Network Rail Benefits

• 28 days annual leave - with the opportunity to buy and/or sell upto 5 days
• Access to a range of contributory pension schemes, and the potential to top up your competitive salary with a bonus
• A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train
• Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75%
• We can offer you a season ticket loan, annual season tickets are discounted.
• A 35-hour-per-week contract with flexible working options available to help support your work-life balance
• Hybrid working (2/3 days a week in the office/on site) and enhanced family-friendly support
• Take advantage of healthcare offers (including discounted healthcare club membership), discounted cycle hire, and online shopping sites
• 5 days of paid volunteering leave
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

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