Procurement Assistant

Overview

Are you passionate about the future of rail transport? Do you want to be part of a team that is shaping the next generation of trains using cutting‑edge technology? Join us as a Procurement Assistant. Our current depot locations are in Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leicester, Newcastle and Norwich, offering a wide scope of opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in the UK rail industry. You will work in a fast‑paced, results‑oriented environment, collaborating with depot personnel, suppliers and third‑party service providers to ensure services are available and of the highest standard.

SRSUK is a proud subsidiary of Stadler Rail AG Switzerland, dedicated to delivering modern train services across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the HQ Procurement Manager, ensuring materials and tools are available to enable the business to provide trains, meeting all product and safety criteria.
• Sourcing and obtaining quotations.
• Processing purchase orders with approved vendors.
• Tracking deliveries and updating order records.
• Ensuring all suppliers meet Stadler’s accreditation requirements.
• Supporting any functions with supplier‑related issues.
• Expediting overdue materials and parts to minimise delays.
• Working cross‑functionally with other UK sites as business needs arise.
• Identifying risk and pre‑emptively mitigating it, finding resolution.
• Supporting the warranty process.
• Managing costs within operations & supply chain, ensuring processes and systems meet agreed service levels.
• Using UK travel to visit Stadler Rail Services UK locations regularly.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of material supply principles, procedures and practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and stock‑management applications.
• Ability to build personal credibility by demonstrating the organisation’s values, building trust and contributing to business success.
• Strong team focus and proven ability to build productive relationships at all levels.
• Pro‑active attitude, identifying improved ways to support growth objectives.
• Participation in team and one‑to‑one meetings.
• Keep up to date with company policies, procedures, quality management standards, health and safety and relevant legislation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 37‑hour working week.
• 25 days annual leave, 8 statutory bank holidays.
• Flexi‑time arrangements.
• Defined contribution pension scheme with Scottish Widows.
• Auto‑enrolment at 4% matched contribution rate; option to increase up to 10% fully matched.
• Death in Service Cover.
• Enhanced maternity policy.
• Enhanced paternity policy.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Company‑funded membership of the Healthshield cashback health plan.

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