Procurement Risk & Assurance Manager – C&P

Job title:

Procurement Risk & Assurance Manager – C&P

Company

Network Rail

Job description

Location: York George Stephenson House (please note, this role is also being advertised to be based at London Stratford Place)Closing date: 11th April 2024Salary: £55,596 to £62,546 per annum (plus Employee Healthcare)Annual Leave: 28 days + bank holidaysHours: 35 per week*Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure, this includes all Advance, off peak and super off peak tickets*About Network Rail:Network Rail has played a key role in keeping the country moving during the coronavirus pandemic – and we will play an equally important part in rebuilding from it.We get people where they need to be, whether they are commuting to work, visiting friends or family, or going for a night out.We make millions of lives better every day and have a vital job in driving the economy and prosperity of the nation!Over the coming years we will be building and improving crucial rail links between the country’s biggest cities, making our services faster, more comfortable and more reliable for the people who rely on us.We’re also changing our organisation to put the passenger at the heart of everything we do, to make our people even prouder to work for us and to be recognised as a true leader in our industry.In joining Network Rail, you’re not only joining an organisation with a vital role to play for the country, but also a team of more than 40,000 people, and a business dedicated to being one of Britain’s best employers.Brief DescriptionAs part of an exciting transformation in the Eastern Region Commercial Directorate, we are looking for talented individuals to join our growing team and work alongside a range of business units and across a varied and large portfolio. There are opportunities to support and lead Commercial activities on major projects and programmes, which deliver some of the most exciting and innovative projects in UK infrastructure.The Eastern Region Commercial Team prides itself on continuous improvement and a learning culture, with opportunities for career development for everyone, where individuals with the right skills, enthusiasm and behaviours can make a real impact to the commercial, supply chain and governance approaches we take in Eastern Region. Furthermore, we are part of the solution to addressing wider industry targets in our business, such as sustainable supply chains or carbon net zero targets, therefore no one day need be the same.This newly created Procurement Risk & Assurance Manager role sits in the Compliance, Assurance & Performance team in the Eastern Region of Network Rail. We are seeking a commercial professional, who will utilise their knowledge and experience in procurement, contract management, risk and assurance to provide guidance and advice to regulated commercial and procurement activities throughout the organisation.You will control and implement our risk and assurance activities across the Eastern Region’s commercial community, including both pre and post contract, internal functional reviews and risk management. Liaising with stakeholders across the Region, at every level, you will deliver a business partner style service. This high-profile role is a key element of our commercial transformation strategy.About the role (External)Key Accountabilities:1. Independently undertake and provide verbal and written feedback on end to end procurement lifecycle activities including category strategy, sourcing and supplier management outputs. Provide assurance over all key process outputs and deliverables, providing a viewpoint in relation to a number of key factors e.g. best practice, whole life value, innovation and regulatory compliance (in line with Utilities Contract Regulations), to deliver best value to NR and its customers.2. Plan and control the execution of an auditable procurement risk and assurance first line of defence model across Route Services the Eastern Region’s Commercial & Procurement function so that assurance undertaken balances the need for commercial activity to progress at speed, whilst also allowing new contractual commitments to be developed effectively (e.g. in line with financial, reputational, contractual and regulatory requirements).3. Direct and manage external Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in the delivery of additional assurance activities, planning work allocation and reviewing the outputs. Delivering timely and effective assurance reviews for stakeholders.4. Implement second line of defence audits on the Eastern Region’s Commercial & Procurement teams. Review compliance with central policy and agree improvement actions where required, to develop the overall compliance and performance of the Commercial & Procurement profession within Network Rail.5. Identify and implement improvements to the Procurement assurance framework. Work in collaboration with Commercial & Procurement experts across Network Rail and additional key stakeholders to improve commercial outcomes including Risk & Opportunity management.6. Raising awareness of assurance and streamlining future procurement programmes by deliver training and awareness sessions to a wide variety of audiences on the Network Rail approach to commercial assurance.7. Facilitating greater risk awareness and management by implementing risk management activities throughout the Eastern Region’s C&P community, improving the overall commercial control within Network Rail.8. Contribute to the development of the Compliance, Assurance & Performance team by providing input into training requirements, fostering teamwork and mentoring junior members of the team thus maximising the value the team can deliver for the organisation.Essential§ Educated to a degree standard or equivalent work experience§ Experience of undertaking commercial Risk and Assurance activities§ Experience in undertaking sourcing activities within a regulated environment§ Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously§ Ability to manage change and dispute resolution§ Experienced with cross-functional collaborative working methods§ Politically aware, with the ability to use direct and indirect influencing strategies§ Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels§ Demonstrable level of problem-solving experience in a large, complex organisation§ Detailed understanding of the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 or Public Contract Regulations 2015 and their employment on the sourcing of complex goods, works and services contractsDesirable§ Detailed knowledge of the UK Rail Industry§ Experience within a highly regulated infrastructure or engineering environment§ In depth experience of preparing and reviewing contract documentationHow to apply (External)Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other irrelevant factor.We are a employer! We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.We positively embrace flexible working, recognising that employees may wish to balance work with their family and home life.Network Rail Benefits –Network Rail is required to comply with UK Government standards when carrying out pre-employment checks for all new starters; this includes a basic criminal record check. In addition to the basic criminal record check, in accordance with the UK Government we are also required to verify your identity, right to work in the UK and previous three years employment history.All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. . Please ensure you have the appropriate Right to Work status when applying for this role.”Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should be able to demonstrate your to safety and awareness of our .Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent including a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual 75% subsidy on season tickets costing up to £3,333 (to a maximum amount of £2,500). You will also be entitled to 28 days annual leaveSalary: £55,596 to £62,546 per annum.*Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure travel, this includes all Advance, off peak and super off peak tickets*Drugs & Alcohol test: All prospective candidates offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.Closing date 11th April 2024. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.

Expected salary

£55596 – 62546 per year

Location

York

Job date

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 23:00:13 GMT

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