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Rate: 400 Outside IR35
Location: Birmingham
Start date: 2nd June
Contract Duration: 7 months
People Group are looking to recruit a Procurement Specialistfrom aClient 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 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.
