Procurement & Risk Manager

Michael Page; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Generous pension scheme

Rail discount 75%

Hybrid working

Job summary

Network Rail in the United Kingdom is seeking a Procurement & Risk Manager to oversee procurement activities and implement risk management across the supply chain. The role emphasizes compliance with public-sector policies, supplier management, and cost optimization.

Hybrid working with Milton Keynes as the main site and offices in London, Manchester, and Birmingham. You will collaborate with stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable rail services and value-driven procurement outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement processes and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage risks effectively within a procurement context.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in preparing and managing contracts and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities to support operational and strategic goals.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies across the supply chain.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with procurement policies.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong relationships.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement efficiency.
• Prepare and manage procurement documentation and contracts.
• Analyse market trends to inform purchasing decisions.
• Ensure adherence to public sector regulations and standards.

Skills

Procurement management

Supply chain management

Public sector procurement

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Contract documentation

Job description

As a Procurement & Risk Manager, you'll play a key role in managing procurement activities and ensuring effective risk management within the public sector. Your work will help streamline supply chain processes and support the organisation's goals.

Client Details

This role has hybrid working with Milton Keynes as the main site and other offices located in London, Manchester, Birmingham and more, reach out to understand our hybrid and flexible working models! Our purpose is to connect people and goods with where they need to be. We support our country's economic prosperity and contribute to the objectives of the UK and Scottish Governments.

Our role is to run a safe, reliable and efficient rail network and our vision is to deliver a simpler, better, greener railway for our customers and communities.

Our vision - Simpler, better, greener.

Values & Culture

Safety first, teamwork, accountability, inclusion, customer focus and continuous improvement.

Safety

Candidates should demonstrate personal commitment to safety. Keeping people safe on the railway is a core expectation.

Please read our Safety Vision. Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do; safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety during interviews.

Diversity & Inclusion

Network Rail promotes equality, welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and supports reasonable adjustments.

We value diversity and promote equality, we encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society. If you would like any reasonable adjustments at your interview, please let us know. To find out more why being an open, diverse and inclusive organisation is important to us, please read our Diversity & Inclusion strategy.

Description

• Lead procurement activities to support operational and strategic goals.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies across the supply chain.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with procurement policies.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong relationships.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement efficiency.
• Prepare and manage procurement documentation and contracts.
• Analyse market trends to inform purchasing decisions.
• Ensure adherence to public sector regulations and standards.

Profile

A successful Procurement & Risk Manager should have:

• Experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement processes and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage risks effectively within a procurement context.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in preparing and managing contracts and documentation.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from 55,596 to 65,966, dependent on the level of experience.
• Performance-based bonus.
• Generous pension scheme.
• 75% rail discount.

Application Closing date 11.59 pm 13.09.2026

1st stage teams interviews WC 21.09.2026

2nd stage formal interviews WC 28.09.2029