About Us

VolkerRail is part of VolkerWessels UK (VWUK), turnover £1billion, a subsidiary of a Dutch family owned global construction group (Royal VolkerWessels BV), with an annual turnover of €6.6billion. The UK is an important market for VolkerWessels where it operates in the rail, highways, construction, civils, and infrastructure sectors.

VolkerRail is an established and experienced railway infrastructure contractor. We have a successful track record of delivering projects across the whole of the UK; working with Network Rail, London Underground as well as light rail and tram operating companies to enhance the national infrastructure. We operate as a group of 2 companies, 5 business units and 2 joint ventures, have a turnover of c£200m with over 1,000 employees and provide a wide range of contracting services to the railway industry.

As one of the UKs oldest railway contractors, with a history dating back over 80 years, we are passionate about the preservation and development of the railways. Our years of experience and continued company growth have earned us a reputation within the industry for high performance and innovation, and as a company focussed on timely and efficient delivery.

The Role

An excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement person to join the procurement team based at our head office in Doncaster.

Key Accountabilities

Working in a compact team, the successful applicant will work with fellow procurement staff to assist in delivering supply chain support to our busy projects divisions, as well as corporate procurement activities.

Working as a Buyer, you will work as part of the central team providing a key service to our stakeholders whilst working closely with our supply chain partners.

Your work will involve ensuring we service our stakeholders needs, regarding the provision of goods and services through our supply chain.

Typical activities supporting the Head of Procurement & team as follows:

• Transactional processing of requisitions into orders
• Verification that all such transactions are with our qualified suppliers & in line with budgetary authority
• Data analysis of spend
• Assist in supplier performance monitoring
• Supplier engagement/relationship management activities
• Help Influence & channel supply chain spend with our agreed framework providers

Skills & Experience

• Educated to degree standard

• CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations

• Previous experience of working within the procurement function in rail and/or civils construction

• Excellent communication skills

• Organised and articulate

Other

VolkerRail Group offers a competitive salary and attractive.

Location

Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

Committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.