Procurement Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract/Secondment

Job Introduction

We are seeking a Procurement Manager to join our Procurement team based in London Bridge on an initial 12 month contract.

The team are responsible for all purchasing requirements for the organisation and support a wide range of functions from purchase order creation, supplier management, tendering, contract and commercial support and delivering value through savings, improved contracts and supply chain efficiencies.

The primary purpose of this role is to assist the Southeastern business in delivering new agreements for Network Information Systems and other cyber/information security projects assess and create a departmental strategy to manage supply chain agreements across the IT department including, negotiation, tendering, extensions and renewal of contracts.

The additional objectives of the role are to help deliver consolidation and economies of scale with the rest of the Southeastern and Group procurement teams.

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for the role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) – or equivalent transferrable degree, professional qualification or practical IT or cyber security experience.
• Experience of working in an accountable role in either a procurement, commercial or contract management environment.
• Working knowledge of contract law, GDPR and OJEU regulations.
• Understanding and experience of procure to pay (P2P) systems and processes
• Some experience of contract management (i.e. post contract)
• Understanding of contractual documentation and governance requirements
• Understanding of e-tendering systems/tools
• Stakeholder management skills and experience
• Proficient experience of supply chain planning and producing associated reports.
• E-tendering tools experience and knowledge.

Package Description

Southeastern recognises the value of every individual employee and offers benefits that reflect this.

As well as a generous salary, we offer an comprehensive benefits package which includes;

• A Contributory Final Salary Pension Scheme 
• Free rail travel on Southeastern and GTR rail services (extends to family members for leisure/educational travel)
• After a qualifying period, reduced rate travel on other train operators, including European services
• 25 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
• Private healthcare
• Access to an array of discounts for retail and leisure products through our benefits scheme.
• Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity/paternity leave, parental leave and carers leave.

About the Company

About Southeastern

Southeastern is one of the busiest commuter rail companies in the UK running more than 2,000 trains, and carrying nearly 600,000 passengers every day between London, Kent and East Sussex.

Just over 4,000 employees - mostly from the communities that we serve - work together to provide this vital service and we are looking to expand our successful team. We have a strong set of values that shape the way we run our business and guide our staff in delivering what our customers need. These are:

• We aim to be the best
• We make the difference together
• We care passionately about our people and our passengers

If you have been unsuccessful in the recruitment process for the same/similar position you will not be eligible to apply for a period of 6 months from that date.

All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years and any previous railway employment). We will also complete right to work in the UK and criminal record checks. This is to ensure we are employing the best person for the role and to protect our customers, colleagues and our reputation.

This post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

SE Trains Limited