Strategic Sourcing Manager: Complex Public Sector (Hybrid)

Network Rail; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Defined benefit pension scheme

75% off leisure train tickets

Interest-free travel loan

Job summary

Network Rail in Manchester is seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to lead high-value, complex indirect procurement projects within a regulated environment. You will shape sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, manage risk, and coach a team of procurement professionals.

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement are essential, with a track record in public sector procurement advantageous. Join a team focused on delivering value, innovation and savings for passengers and the rail

Qualifications

• Proven track record in strategic sourcing and delivering value in complex projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement regulations.
• Experience with agile cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value, complex sourcing activity and shape procurement strategies.
• Negotiate contracts and drive innovations to solve business challenges.
• Balance governance and risk while engaging senior stakeholders.
• Coach and develop procurement professionals to raise capability across the team.
• Ensure delivery of meaningful commercial outcomes across projects.
• Own end-to-end sourcing processes from requirements to contract signature.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Negotiation

Contract law

Financial management

Agile methods

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Completer finisher

Job description

Network Rail in Manchester is seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to lead high-value, complex indirect procurement projects within a regulated environment. You will shape sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, manage risk, and coach a team of procurement professionals.

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement are essential, with a track record in public sector procurement advantageous. Join a team focused on delivering value, innovation and savings for passengers and the rail