Location
Milton Keynes, GBDepartment Name
ET RS CP Sourcing (618684) G2About Network Rail
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Brief Description
Vacancy Details
Duration: Permanent
Location: This role is based in The Quadrant MK. This role is a full-time opportunity, flexible working patterns will be considered. For Quadrant:MK, you must live within 90 minutes.
Band & Salary: Band 4B £35,582 - £42,218
About the role (External)
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a proactive and forward-thinking Sourcing Specialist to join our Procurement team at Network Rail. The ideal candidate will have a passion for procurement and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders and suppliers. You will bring excellent analytical and communication skills, a commitment to transparency, and the drive to contribute to Network Rail’s mission of delivering a safe, reliable, and efficient railway.
About the team
You will join the Corporate Services Sourcing team within the Route Services C&P team.
Our team leads exciting, high-profile, professional services sourcing projects for our internal customers, including, HR, Occupational Health, Training, Supplies and Services, Facilities, Retail Property, Professional Services, Insurance and Consultancy.
We are a super friendly team of 20, with an effective team ethos of supporting and developing each other. We enjoy regular team events together combining an element of learning as well as enjoying each other’s company!
And hear what some of our brilliant team members think about Network Rail in this video
What does the average day look like?
On an average day, you’ll be leading sourcing activities from initial business requirements through to contract signature, ensuring we deliver meaningful commercial outcomes. Working closely with stakeholders across functions, you’ll implement category strategies, negotiate contracts and manage risk and governance in a regulated environment. Your work will help us to maximise value and deliver a positive customer experience, helping to build a more efficient, effective railway for everyone.
Essential Criteria
· Educated to a Business or Economics degree standard or equivalent business experience
· Demonstrable level of Sourcing experience, with a track record of savings delivery
· Experience with negotiation and dispute resolution skill set
· Experience with contract law and financial management
· Experience with driving value from sourcing opportunities
· Experienced with agile cross-functional collaborative working methods
· Politically aware, with the proven ability to use direct and indirect influencing strategies at an executive level
· Experience of problem-solving complex sourcing specific challenges
· Completer finisher mindset
Please see attached job description for full details
Desirable Criteria
· Detailed knowledge of the UK Rail Industry, including procurement processes in a reclassified environment
· Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) qualification or working towards
How to apply (External)
Some of our great benefits:
🌍 Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.
🌞 Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
🎁 Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
Defined benefit pension scheme
🚂 75% subsidy on leisure train tickets.
🎟️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
🕊️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
Plus more….
Additional Information…
Contact: If you have any questions or reasonable adjustments, please contact RSResourcing@networkrail.co.uk
Closing date: 10th May. On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted.
Next Steps: Interviews are planned to be held W/C 11th May 2026, depending on business requirements.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision
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