Senior Procurement Manager
| Posting date: | 31 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £454.40 per day |
| Additional salary information: | PAYE per day, equivalent to |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Location: | London, N1C 4AP |
| Company: | Triumph Consultants Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | FT 3925 3005 |
Summary
What's involved with this role:
Job Title: Senior Procurement Manager
Reference: FT 3925 3005
Salary: £454.40 PAYE per day, equivalent to £625 umbrella
Hours per week: 37
Role length: 6 months
Job type: Full time, hybrid working
Location: London, at least 3 days per week in the office
Postcode: N1C 4AP
Contract Type: Interim
The role:
Our client is committed to delivering excellence in procurement to support our innovative projects in the railway sector.
As the Senior Procurement Manager, you will develop and implement effective contracting and commercial arrangements for a specific portfolio of medium-value contracts, ensuring optimal value for money and performance in health, safety, quality, and environment (HSQE).
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and enhance project-specific procurement strategies that align with the National Programme Strategy, ensuring security of supply, value for money, and HSQE performance across various contracts.
• 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 Network Rail policies, procedures, and governance, including legal requirements and EU directives.
• Manage relationships with a range of preferred suppliers, aligning their objectives with business goals.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements, contributing to efficiency targets for the portfolio.
• Oversee the measurement of supplier performance, facilitating effective feedback for continuous improvement.
• Exercise delegated authority to procure in accordance with established policies and governance.
What the client is looking for:
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.
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience with e-procurement systems.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Educated to degree level.
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Job Ref: FT 3925 3005
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