Senior Procurement Manager - Reed : Job Details

Job Title: Senior Procurement Manager – RailLocation: London – some remote working (2-3 days a week)Start Date: ASAP – Jan 2025End Date: 6 months (initial); option to extend for an additional 6 monthsCharge Rate per Hour: £45.00-70.00 (dependent on experience)Notice Period to Contractor: 1 week

Role Context:Provide strategic procurement support for the OTM sector, including fitting client-owned and third-party machines requiring retrofit.

Deliverables:

• Phase 1: Discovery/Development (scoping, strategic objectives, procurement approaches, supply chain understanding, stakeholder engagement, schedule integration, lessons learnt, project tools development, external influences).
• Phase 2: Develop delivery and sourcing strategy (requirements/options for scoping, commercial/funding models, sourcing options, GBR and rail reform).
• Phase 3: Governance support.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and enhance project-specific procurement strategies.
• Perform procurement and contracting activities.
• Provide procurement advice on portfolio issues.
• Support pre-contract procurement of main contractors.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Manage preferred suppliers and develop positive relationships.
• Identify cost reduction and efficiency opportunities.
• Manage supplier performance feedback for continuous improvement.

If this role interests you and you have experience in this sector, please forward your updated CV to .