Procurement / Bid Manager - Rail Sector (Client side)

Position: Procurement / Bid Manager 
Rate: £400 Outside IR35 
Location: Birmingham
Start date: 2nd June
Contract Duration: 7 months

People Group are looking to recruit a Procurement Specialist from a Client Side background to work for a Train Operating Company on there capital works programme.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the strategic sourcing activity to identify the right suppliers & delivery partners for WMT in line with the Procurement Policy and Procurement Regulations.
• Prepare and negotiate contracts and contract amendments necessary to meet business requirements and franchise commitments/obligations ensuring commerciality to the business.
• Advise and support stakeholders on the best practice for obtaining best value for money and the highest quality for goods and services required by WMT
• Provide the primary interface between West Midlands Trains and external lawyers for matters relating to contracts.
• Hold suppliers accountable to support the delivery of their contractual agreements through clear and robust contract management.
• Lead stakeholder meetings and ensure compliance of policies are regulations through governance within the business.
• Manage the tender process timeline, key milestones, and communications with the bidders via the tender portal.

Experience:

• Experience working client side within the rail sector
• Experience in and/or knowledge of regulated procurement, in particular Procurement Act 2023, or Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 is essential.
• Leading strategic capital procurement projects or programmes for the Public sector.
• A strong background in tender preparation, development and management including negotiation.
• Extensive experience of developing NEC ECC Contracts.
• Have achieved or working towards MCIPs accreditation.