Senior Buyer – Rail Contracts & Procurement Lead (Swindon)

Great British Energy Group; Swindon; Sur place; GBP 45 000 - 60 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Network Rail is seeking a Senior Buyer for an 18‑month contract based in Swindon, working 3 days a week. You will support the development and delivery of procurement strategies while ensuring value and compliance.

Responsibilities include tender preparation and evaluation, contract negotiation, post‑contract commercial management, and supplier relationship oversight to maximise contract value across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant contract terms and procurement practices.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience in developing contracting strategies and tender evaluation.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement contracting strategy proposals including tender preparation and contract negotiation.
• Provide post‑contract commercial management support for a range of contracts.
• Support senior staff on projects and contract/commercial issues, including rapid response to potential disputes.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement of goods/services and select preferred suppliers.
• Conduct contract management meetings with key stakeholders to ensure maximum value from contracts.
• Endorsement and approval of contract variations as required.
• Deliver services to project teams in a timely and cost‑effective manner to meet programme objectives.

Connaissances

Contractual & commercial knowledge

Negotiation

Procurement

Supplier management

Description du poste

Network Rail is seeking a Senior Buyer for an 18‑month contract based in Swindon, working 3 days a week. You will support the development and delivery of procurement strategies while ensuring value and compliance.

Responsibilities include tender preparation and evaluation, contract negotiation, post‑contract commercial management, and supplier relationship oversight to maximise contract value across multiple projects.