ARM are working with a leading London based rail client who play a key role in ensuring the UK rail sector embraces innovation and operates to highest levels of safety. Due to an increase in program works they require a Commercial Procurement Manager to join them on a 9 month fixed term contract.

Within this role you will be responsible for supporting all stakeholders with external contractual commitments. You will be required to identify high value for money savings or income opportunities through:

• Timely and accurate management information;
• Planning, building and maintaining pre-defined stakeholder profiles and reviewing and supporting specifications;
• Operating compliant process across 3-12month horizon and;
• Bridging self-skills and development gaps.

You will work alongside the other Commercial Procurement Managers, providing support and assistance and ensuring team and Directorate objectives are met. You will also support the Head of Procurement and Commercial in the following key areas:

• The end to end Procurement process;
• Support the Business Development team with the commercial process; and
• Commissioning process of Grants received and the authorisation process of Grants to be let

As the Commercial Procurement Manager you will have responsibility across these two key areas.

Procurement Activity

The Commercial Procurement Manager will provide professional, qualified procurement expertise, advice and services ensuring that RSSB’s business and procurement needs are met through the procurement of goods, services and works whilst ensuring efficiencies and value for money and contributing to the companies’ aims and objectives. The role will also promote and engage in collaboration and information sharing with all relevant parties.

Commercial

Managing the provision of a professional best practise commercial contracts service for RSSB to support the management of contractual risk and ensure high stakeholder satisfaction whilst supporting internal stakeholders with the delivery of strategic commercial projects from concept through specification, proposal, contract and delivery.

Important to the position are the following processes and activities

• Resolve contractual and commercial problems, escalating them to the Head of Procurement and Commercial or Head of Business Development as appropriate
• Ensure the continuous review and improvement of procurement and commercial activity to ensure it is fit for purpose and aligned to business requirements.
• Deputise for immediate manager when required.
• Ensure management information is accurate and reviewed periodically

As the successful applicant you will have the following skills and experience

• Qualified or working towards MCIPS professional qualification or equivalent.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of UK Procurement Regulations and EU procurement directives and experience in applying these to day-to-day procurement activities and documentation.
• Computer literate with the ability to assimilate new business systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to influence others both internally and externally up to senior level including through presentations, negotiation and written reports.
• Time and resource management with the ability to effectively manage conflicting priorities.
• Solution orientated with a customer focus and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience of effectively managing end to end procurements and commercial agreements.
• Experience in preparing, reviewing and agreeing contract terms and commercial schedules.
• Substantial experience in a procurement function involved in high risk, high value, complex works, services and supplies covering a range of commodities and stakeholders.
• Negotiation skills including experience of commercial negotiations
• Contractual knowledge and experience including a wide range of contract conditions; analytical and numerical skills.
• Experience of developing and implementing policy and procedures as well as new ways of thinking and working.

If you are looking for an exciting role that offers a chance to develop your skills and gives exposure to a range of exciting projects within the rail sector, please get in touch today to find out more.

This vacancy is being advertised by Advanced Resource Managers. ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions.

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