Procurement Manager - Infrastructure

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join Southeastern as a Procurement Manager for Infrastructure.

The role is an 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.

In this role you will be responsible for providing support to deliver the Utilities Contracts Regulations (UCL) and the Procurement Act compliant procurement activities within the direct category of Infrastructure (Civils, buildings, maintenance and construction) across the entire business as well as some ad hoc support for Engineering.

This will include utilising bespoke and standard form contracts (e.g. NEC/JCT) to deliver high quality tenders, stakeholder contract and commercial support, supplier management and delivering value through savings, improved contracts and supply chain efficiencies.

You will also act as the single point of contact for stakeholders across the business for any requirements within the Infrastructure category and will also engage with colleagues from other group companies to discuss collaborative procurement opportunities.

The role incorporates managing 1-2 Assistant Procurement Managers, as well as any planned or ad hoc cover. In addition, there may be some ad hoc responsibilities in deputising for the Direct Procurement Lead.

The role is based from our modern Head Office near London Bridge and is Monday – Friday 09.00 – 17.00 with hybrid working.

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Package DescriptionSoutheastern recognises the value of every individual employee and offers benefits that reflect this.

As well as a generous salary, we offer an comprehensive benefits package which includes;

A Contributory Final Salary Pension Scheme 
Free rail travel on Southeastern and GTR rail services (extends to family members for leisure/educational travel)
After a qualifying period, reduced rate travel on other train operators, including European services
Up to 25 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
Private healthcare
Access to an array of discounts for retail and leisure products through our benefits scheme.
Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity/paternity leave, parental leave and carers leave.

Main ResponsibilitiesYou will have a number of accountabilities and responsibilities in this role, that will include but not be limited to:

Being responsible for the entire tender process with the Infrastructure category for new requirements, negotiating extensions or renegotiations whilst complying with UCR16 and the Procurement Act.
Proposing appropriate terms and conditions and drafting amendments to Southeastern or standard form terms and conditions for purchasing/procurement requirements.
Working with Contract Managers to develop procurement strategies and 12-24 month project pipelines across the Infrastructure category and determining technical specifications.
Working with internal stakeholders to support the development of business cases and business plan submissions, and ensuring goods & services are appropriately specified and KPIs are developed for contracts.
Regularly updating the Procurement Information Manager with project progress, contract status and submitting signed documentation/contracts for archiving.
Managing the Assistant Procurement Manager/s performance and delivery to agreed timescales.
Effectively communicating and engaging stakeholders throughout the procurement process.
Advising and assisting internal stakeholders on the procurement procedures, processes, business cases and governance.
Promoting and prioritising social value and environmental benefits within procurement to support the Southeastern decarbonisation strategy and net zero targets.
Undertaking market research and developing new or existing suppliers to better meet the operational needs of the business in the Infrastructure category, including promoting sustainable organisations and reducing barriers to entry for small/medium sizes enterprises.
Liaising with Finance Business Partners to ascertain project budgets and authorisations for new contracts.
Ad hoc support of associated business/industry initiatives such as cross-organisation tendering, contract negotiations or supply chain management.
Assisting the Procurement team in developing and delivering necessary Forums to share knowledge, information or best practice with the organisation – specifically across the Infrastructure category.
Ensuring that all contracts which involve supplier’s working on Southeastern sites have appropriate contractual health and safety documentation.

The Ideal CandidateTo be successful for this role, candidates need to demonstrate the below in their application:

That you are a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) – or equivalent transferrable degree or professional qualification.
That you have a minimum of four years of working in an accountable role in either a procurement, commercial or contract management environment.
That you have working knowledge of contract law, government legislation and UCR16 regulations.
That you have a comprehensive understanding and experience of procure to pay (P2P) systems and processes
That you have some experience of contract management (i.e. post contract)
That you have a good understanding of contractual documentation and governance requirements
That you have a good understand of e-tendering systems/tools
That you have good stakeholder management skills and experience
That you have proficient experience of supply chain planning and producing associated reports
That you have E-tendering tools experience and knowledge
That you have the ability to work effectively at management level within Southeastern, liaising with senior managers and across supplier directors.
That you have the ability to express oneself confidently, honestly and effectively.
That you are proven at influencing and problem-solving skills.
That you have excellent commercial awareness.
That you have good IT skills including use of Microsoft suite (Excel, Word & Powerpoint)
That you have well developed report writing skills

About The CompanyAbout Southeastern

Southeastern runs train services into London from Kent and East Sussex, operating almost 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 400,000 passengers, serving 176 stations and covering 540 miles of track.

Just over 4,600 employees - mostly from the communities that we serve - work together to provide this vital service and we are looking to expand our successful team. We have a strong set of values that shape the way we run our business and guide our staff in delivering what our customers need. These are:

We aim to be the best
We make the difference together
We care passionately about our people and our passengers

We are committed to being an inclusive employer, creating a workplace where everyone can come to work, feel safe and comfortable and able to do everything to the best of their ability. Read about some of the great Diversity and Inclusion initiatives our Head of Colleague Experience has been leading on here. 

We recognise the positive value of diversity and it matters to us that our teams reflect the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

We proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here.

We have also won the Top Employer award at the Women in Rail Awards 2022!

If you have been unsuccessful in the recruitment process for the same/similar position you will not be eligible to apply for a period of 6 months from that date.

All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years and any previous railway employment). We will also complete right to work in the UK and criminal record checks. This is to ensure we are employing the best person for the role and to protect our customers, colleagues and our reputation. We are unable to offer sponsorship to work in the UK. 

This post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

SOUTHEASTERN is owned by SE Trains Ltd, a subsidiary of the Department for Transport’s public sector owning group, ‘DOHL.’ DOHL has responsibility for three rail companies, LNER, Northern Trains Limited and SE Trains.