Direct Procurement Manager

Job Introduction


Are you looking for a career where you can make a real difference in people's day.

We are seeking a Direct Procurement Manager to join our team based from our Head Office in London Bridge (x3 times a week).

This role is important component of the Southeastern Procurement team. The team are responsible for all purchasing requirements for the organisation and support a wide range of functions from purchase order creation, supplier management, tendering, contract and commercial support and delivering value through savings, improved contracts and supply chain efficiencies.

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What you'll do

Responsible for entire tender process with the Direct category for new requirements, negotiating extensions or renegotiations whilst complying with UCR16 and the Procurement Act.

Proposing appropriate terms and conditions and drafting amendment to Southeastern or standard form terms and conditions for purchasing/procurement requirements.

To work with contract managers to develop procurement strategies and 12-24 month project pipelines and determine technical specifications.

Working with internal stakeholders to support the development of business cases and business plan submissions, and to ensure goods & services are appropriately specified and KPIs are developed for contracts.

To regularly update the Senior Procurement Manager with project progress, contract status and submitting signed documentation/contracts for archiving.

Effectively communicating and engaging stakeholders throughout the procurement process.

The experience you'll need

To be considered for this role we recommend you demonstrate the below in your application;

• Qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) - or equivalent transferrable degree or professional qualification.
• A minimum of four years of working in an accountable role in either a procurement, commercial or contract management environment.
• Working knowledge of contract law, government legislation and OJEU regulations.
• Comprehensive understanding and experience of procure to pay (P2P) systems and processes
• Some experience of contract management (i.e. post contract)
• Good understanding of contractual documentation and governance requirements
• Good understand of e-tendering systems/tools
• Good stakeholder management skills and experience
• Proficient experience of supply chain planning and producing associated reports.
• E-tendering tools experience and knowledge.

As proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Scheme, we will offer you an interview if you apply under these schemes and meet the minimum criteria for the role. Find out more here .

Other things to know

• This vacancy may close early if we receive a large number of applications. So, make sure you get yours in early.
• All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, a right to work verification, a basic criminal record check, and a pre-employment medical assessment. Work visa sponsorship isn't available for this role.
• If you applied but weren't successful in getting a similar role at Southeastern, please wait six months before applying again.

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What you'll get in return

Along with your salary, the rewards you'll get include:

• a final salary pension
• 25 days annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays)
• free rail travel across our networks.

Meaning you can feel secure in your career as well as fulfilled by your work. Click here to see our full range of amazing benefits .

A bit about Southeastern

We're one of Britain's busiest train operators, serving London, Kent and parts of East Sussex. We run over 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 500,000 passengers and serving 180 stations.

However, working on our railway is more than getting passengers from A to B. It's about all the little moments that make a difference to their journey.

It's also about making our railway a great place to work and building a team that represents the communities we serve. We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment, and we're proud that this continues to be recognised through employer accreditations and our ongoing endorsement as a WORK180 Employer for Women .

Our ways of working are what we expect of everyone at Southeastern. They are powerful. Tiny moments, every day, from every one of us, add up to massive, positive change. Improving how it feels to work here and how it feels to travel with us.

At the heart of everything we do, our Safeguarding Team works to keep our customers, colleagues, and the public safe by improving safeguarding measures and knowledge making sure everyone gets home safe, every day.

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