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Senior Procurement Manager - ETCS Rail - Contracts

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Senior Procurement Manager - ETCS - Rail - Contracts - Supplier Relationship - EU Directives - BPSS Clearance - Inside IR35 - Up to £625 per day - Hybrid working - London - 6+ months

Location: London - Hybrid working 3 days onsite
Rate: Up to £625 per day (Inside IR35)
Security Clearance: BPSS Clearance Required

Duration: 6+ months

Role overview

My client is urgently seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to work on a number of high profile projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform the full range of procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation and preparation of contracts.
Provide procurement advice on an asset wide basis relating to specific portfolio issues.
Support pre-contract procurement of main contractors and where appropriate actively influence the procurement of sub-contracting activity by the main contractors
Exercise compliance with Rail policies, procedures and governance and legal (including EU Directives) and regulatory requirements.
Manage a range of preferred suppliers developing positive supplier relationships aligned to business objectives.
Identify cost reduction and efficiency opportunities and contribute to the achievement of efficiency targets for a specific portfolio.
Manage the process for the measuring of supplier performance so that effective feedback takes place to facilitate continuous improvement.
Exercise delegated authority to procure in accordance with established policies and governance
What we need:

Experience of ETCS Rail systems
Sound commercial aptitude and sound knowledge of relevant Supplier Market.
Varied and successful procurement and contracts background with experience of negotiation and developing and implementing procurement and contract strategies.
Ability to communicate strategies and concepts simply and effectively and to persuade and influence stakeholders.
Knowledge of EU Procurement Directives.
Awareness of contract requirements safety and contract requirements environmentWhat We Offer:

Competitive daily rate up to £625 per day inside IR35
Collaborative and innovative work environment. Application Process:

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV which details your relevant experience. This role requires a BPSS Clearance or so please familiarise yourself with the eligibility before applying. Join us and be a part of a team that drives technological excellence.

We look forward to your application!

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas

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