Buyer

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the UK railway sector is seeking passionate individuals to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a network that serves millions daily, focusing on safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Employees enjoy a variety of benefits, including generous travel discounts, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive work environment. Join a forward-thinking organization that values inclusivity and recognizes outstanding contributions, making a real difference in the lives of passengers and freight users across the region.

Benefits

75% leisure travel discount

Subsidy on season tickets

Discounted all-day passes

Healthcare offers

Cycle to work scheme

Pension schemes

Work-life balance support

Paid volunteering leave

Paid reserve leave for Armed Forces

Job description

About Network Rail

At Network Rail, we're part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people, and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain, and operate our network.

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us, and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!

The Wales & Western region includes more than 2,700 miles of railway, serving communities and businesses of Wales, the Thames Valley, West of England, and the Southwest Peninsula.

Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users drives us every day, and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices, take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues, and protecting safety and wellbeing.

About our people and the recruitment process

- We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!

As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits!

1. Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel, including family members.
2. A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.
3. GWR ticket alliance - Heavily discounted all-day passes for you and up to 3 friends and family to use across the GWR network.
4. Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare, and online shopping sites.
5. A range of pension schemes to choose from.
6. Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35-hour per week contract, hybrid working, and enhanced family-friendly support.
7. 5 days paid volunteering leave.
8. 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.

In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.

To find out more about the benefits at Network Rail, click here.

We want to help deliver a railway that is safe, reliable, affordable, and provides great customer service to everyone. For more information about Network Rail, click here.

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