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London, Greater London
Senior Procurement Manager
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Role: Senior Procurement Manager Location: Waterloo, London Rates: Up to £398.96 per day (PAYE) or £456.94 per day (LTD/Umbrella) Job Purpose: To develop, implement and maintain contracting and commercial arrangements covering a large professional services portfolio, large value contracts maintaining optimum value for money. Key Accountabilities: Develop, and continually enhance, project specific procurement strategies that compliment the National Programme Strategy and maintain security of supply and value for money and HSQE performance for a range of contracts. Perform the full range of procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation and preparation of contracts. Provide procurement advice on an asset wide basis relating to specific portfolio issues. Support pre-contract procurement of main contractors and where appropriate actively influence the procurement of sub-contracting activity by the main contractors. Exercise compliance with Network Rail policies, procedures and governance and legal (including EU Directives) and regulatory requirements. Manage a range of preferred suppliers developing positive supplier relationships aligned to business objectives. Identify cost reduction and efficiency opportunities and contribute to the achievement of efficiency targets for a specific portfolio. Manage the process for the measuring of supplier performance so that effective feedback takes place to facilitate continuous improvement. Exercise delegated authority to procure in accordance with established policies and governance. Your experience will include: Essential · Sound commercial aptitude and sound knowledge of NEC3 contracts. · Varied and successful procurement and contracts background with experience of negotiation and developing and implementing procurement and contract strategies. · Ability to communicate strategies and concepts simply and effectively and to persuade and influence stakeholders. · Knowledge of OJEU Procurement Directives. · Awareness of contract requirements safety and contract requirements environment. Desirable · Knowledge of e-procurement. · Membership of relevant professional institute. · Knowledge of the rail industry. · Educated to degree level.