Sourcing Lead - Warrington or Carlisle
Sourcing Lead - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Regents Court / Hinton (flexible working supported in line with business needs)
Reporting to: Senior Procurement Manager
About the role
At Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS), were committed to delivering safe, efficient, and value-driven transport solutions and that starts with the right procurement expertise.
As a Sourcing Lead, youll play a key role in shaping and delivering our sourcing activity across the business. Supporting the Senior Procurement Manager, youll ensure sourcing requirements are delivered on time, compliantly, and with maximum value, helping NTS achieve its operational and strategic objectives.
Youll take ownership of a forward-looking sourcing pipeline, drive compliant tendering activity under the Procurement Act 2023, and collaborate across the organisation and supply chain to achieve the best outcomes.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a highly regulated, complex environment, where you can influence decisions, improve supplier value, and embed best practice procurement across NTS.
What youll be doing
Youll be at the forefront of sourcing delivery, working with stakeholders across the business to ensure procurement activity is effective, compliant, and aligned to strategy.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering compliant, value-adding sourcing solutions in line with the agreed procurement pipeline
- Developing and maintaining a 12-month sourcing plan that supports NTS and wider business strategies
- Designing sourcing strategies and running end-to-end tender processes in line with the Procurement Act 2023
- Acting as Tender Assessment Team Chair for Bronze and Silver procurements where required
- Drafting, reviewing and approving sourcing strategies and contract award recommendations within delegated authority
- Ensuring all contracts recommended for signature meet NTS governance, processes and approval requirements
- Supporting the Commercial Division in meeting all legislative, regulatory and stakeholder obligations
- Providing robust management information and reporting to meet stakeholder expectations
- Identifying and escalating potential issues, risks or disputes in a timely and effective manner
Youll also play an important role in shaping how we work by:
- Embedding a culture of transparency, collaboration and continuous improvement
- Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across the division
- Living and demonstrating our NTS cultural principles:
- Freedom empowering people to perform
- Helpfulness supporting colleagues and customers
- Drive being confident, curious and innovative
Training & development
If applicable
At NTS, were passionate about developing our people. In this role, youll benefit from:
- Opportunities to progress your procurement career within a complex, regulated environment
- Ongoing professional development (including support towards MCIPS or equivalent where applicable)
- Exposure to strategic sourcing projects and cross-functional collaboration
Who were looking for
Were looking for someone who combines technical procurement expertise with strong stakeholder management and a proactive mindset. Youll be confident working in a fast-paced environment and comfortable taking ownership of multiple projects.
Experience
- Experience of designing and delivering procurement competitions in line with Public Contracts Regulations and/or the Procurement Act 2023 (Essential)
- Proven ability to manage multiple sourcing projects to tight deadlines (Essential)
- Experience of negotiating with suppliers and drafting bespoke Terms & Conditions (Essential)
- Confidence in holding suppliers and colleagues to account (Essential)
- Experience working within a regulated and/or industrial environment (Desirable)
- Experience of coaching or managing others (Desirable)
Knowledge
- Strong understanding of Contract Law and its application (Essential)
- Practical experience of working with CCS Frameworks (Essential)
- Detailed understanding of public procurement frameworks, including:
- Procurement Act 2023 (Desirable)
- Government Commercial Operating Standards and Public Procurement Notes (Desirable)
- Familiarity with systems such as Atamis and Sage, or ability to learn quickly (Desirable)
Skills & behaviours
- Demonstrates drive, enthusiasm, and integrity in everything you do
- Strong decision-making capability within defined governance frameworks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands effectively
- Collaborative approach, with the ability to build strong relationships across stakeholders and suppliers
- A commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and learning
Training & development
If applicable
- Support towards professional qualifications (e.g. MCIPS)
- Access to learning and development opportunities across NTS
- Opportunity to develop leadership capability, including potential line management responsibilities
Why NTS?
At NTS, our people are trusted to perform, supported to grow and encouraged to be curious and innovative. We create an environment where youre given the freedom to do your job well, the support of a strong team, and the opportunity to help shape the future of safe and reliable rail operations.
The Kind of People Were Looking For
Were interested in who you are, not just whats on your CV.
Youre likely to thrive at NTS if you:
- Take ownership of your work and enjoy being trusted to deliver
- Are collaborative, approachable and naturally supportive of others
- Care about doing the right thing, in the right way
- Are curious and motivated to learn, improve and grow
- Communicate openly and act with integrity and respect
- Are comfortable working in a purposedriven, safetycritical environment
You dont need to tick every box on day one we value potential, attitude and alignment with our culture just as much as experience.
Benefits
- 30 Days holidays plus 8 bank holidays
- Buy / Sell annual leave
- Health shield
- Nuclear Pension scheme
- Hybrid working
- Family friendly
- Bonus
The company
Wearethe leading global provider of safe,secureand reliable nuclear transport solutionsthatmake the world safer and more sustainable.As part of the UKs Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, we support the largest environmental restoration programme in Europe, and we use our specialist transport and logistics expertise to help customers and partners around the world solve their own complex challenges.