Contracts & Supply Chain Assistant (Hybrid)

Network Rail; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

28 days annual leave

Rail travel subsidies

Pension options

Job summary

Network Rail in Milton Keynes is seeking candidates for roles in the Supply Chain Operations team. The role focuses on managing materials, contracts and supplier relationships to ensure on-site delivery of goods and services, with hybrid working and a 35-hour week.

We value diverse, inclusive workplaces and offer flexibility, development opportunities, and a clear development path within a permanent role.

Qualifications

• Ability to meet deadlines with high accuracy.
• Strong administrative and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Good commercial awareness and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Support management of supply chain contracts to achieve cost-effective delivery of goods and services.
• Collate data on all transactions; investigate and reconcile costs in end-to-end processes.
• Develop relationships with customers and suppliers; maintain processes for query resolution.
• Support the team to deliver a comprehensive service to business areas.
• Provide data, analysis and commentary for management reports.
• Assist in timely collection of commercial information and payment of creditors.
• Identify and implement quality and efficiency improvement initiatives.

Skills

Administration

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Commercial awareness

Job description

Network Rail in Milton Keynes is seeking candidates for roles in the Supply Chain Operations team. The role focuses on managing materials, contracts and supplier relationships to ensure on-site delivery of goods and services, with hybrid working and a 35-hour week.

We value diverse, inclusive workplaces and offer flexibility, development opportunities, and a clear development path within a permanent role.