Vacancy Details
- Duration: 2x Permanent positions available in the Technology Sourcing Team
- Location: This role is based in The Quadrant MK. It is a full‑time opportunity; flexible working patterns will be considered. Applicants for the Quadrant:MK location must live within 90 minutes.
- Band & Salary: Band 3C £55,596 – £65,966
About The Role
We are looking for a commercially astute and driven Sourcing Manager to join our Procurement team at Network Rail. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in strategic sourcing, with a proven ability to deliver value and ensure compliance across complex procurement projects. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, along with a good understanding of public sector procurement regulations.
About The Team
You will be joining a supportive and collaborative Commercial & Procurement team that plays a key role in keeping Britain’s railways running efficiently and safely. We work closely with a wide range of stakeholders across the business to deliver value for money, ensure compliance and support strategic objectives. It is a fast‑paced and dynamic environment where your ideas are valued and professional development is encouraged.
What Does the Average Day Look Like?
As a Sourcing Manager at Network Rail, no two days are the same. You will lead complex, high‑value sourcing projects – particularly across indirect procurement – from shaping business requirements through to contract signature, ensuring meaningful commercial outcomes. You will work closely with stakeholders across functions and regions, implement category strategies, negotiate contracts and drive innovation to solve business challenges through the supply market. You will also manage risk and governance in a regulated environment, support the smooth handover to supplier management teams and contribute to continuous improvement across the sourcing function.
Essential Criteria
- Educated to a Business or Economics degree standard or equivalent business experience
- Deep level of sourcing experience, with a demonstrable track record of savings delivery
- Demonstrable level of negotiation and dispute resolution skill set
- Demonstrable experience of contract law and financial management
- Demonstrable experience of driving value from complex sourcing opportunities
- Experienced with agile cross‑functional collaborative working methods
- Politically savvy, with the proven ability to use direct and indirect influencing strategies at an executive level
- Demonstrable level of problem‑solving experience of complex sourcing specific challenges
- Complete finisher mindset
Desirable Criteria
- Line management experience
- Detailed knowledge of the UK rail industry, including procurement processes in a reclassified environment
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