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At Colas Rail, differences matter. Join a team where being your authentic self is respected, encouraged, and vital to our success. At Colas Rail you'll be at home. You'll be welcomed into an inclusive team where there's a role for every talent - and a close-knit, familial culture. You will also get the opportunity to help us transform transportation, set new standards, and dare to be different.

This is true because

• We value everyone as part of the same team.
• We treat everyone as equals - and everyone is approachable, from the CEO down.
• We put you in control of your career to lead and grow in any way you want.
• We have a culture of care, from safe working environments to diversity and inclusion.
• We're renowned for innovation, adopting new ideas, and daring to be different.
• We are building a more sustainable future and our projects impact infrastructure for generations.

About Us

Step into the world of Colas Rail, where a century of expertise merges with a daring spirit to shape the future of rail infrastructure.

At Colas Rail, we deliver transport solutions for sustainable mobility. We are a leading rail infrastructure business with on track plant and freight capabilities. As a subsidiary of the Colas Group, we are part of over a hundred years' experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of trains run on tracks built, designed, or maintained by Colas Rail.

Leading by our values

Our Care, Share and Dare values are at the heart of everything we do. These values feed into our main strategies and accompany us daily in realising our ambitions.

We care for our employees' well-being and safety, fostering a culture of inclusivity and support.

We share a passion for excellence, celebrating achievements and nurturing talent.

We dare to push boundaries, embracing challenges and driving innovation in every endeavour.

Even if you don't meet every requirement, please don't rule yourself out, we still encourage you to apply if your skills, values, and experience align to the role.

Purpose of the Role

Working in the Infrastructure Division, the main purpose of this role will be to support the Senior Procurement Manager in pro-actively seeking and implementing opportunities for added value procurement through buying services, contracting, improved cost effective supply arrangements and negotiation

Person Specification

Suitable candidates must have materials and Sub-Contract buying experience, ideally within the rail sector. In addition, knowledge of preparing tenders and RFQs is essential as well as strong communication skills.

• Identifying allocated purchasing activities to achieve best value for money
• Assisting the Senior Procurement Manager to deliver against the annual savings plan by identifying, achieving and recording cost savings
• Working with senior managers to assist with improvements and streamlining of processes to reduce costs

Key Responsibilities

• Applying the five rights of purchasing and value for money criteria to any purchase of goods and services
• Evaluating the purchases of goods and services on the basis of the total costs of ownership (or whole life costs)
• Achieving value for money outcomes when spending the organisation's money
• Liaising with internal stakeholders to review and clarify requirements to ensure that value for money outcomes are achieved through the sourcing of goods or services
• Negotiating with suppliers and customers to agree contract terms and relationships that will achieve the interests of the organisation
• Creating savings and improve efficiencies through negotiations with suppliers
• Assisting budget holders to capture savings that contribute to reductions in budgets
• Assisting the Senior Procurement Manager to deliver against the agreed annual savings plan by identifying, achieving and recording cost savings
• Comparing and evaluating quotations received from potential suppliers and dealing with any queries or concerns about completed documentation
• Compiling timely and accurate invitations to tender taking into account the requirements of stakeholders
• Promoting the use of competitive pricing with suppliers through monitoring prices and obtaining quotations when appropriate
• Comparing historical prices with newly quoted prices and evaluating the reasons for any significant discrepancies and take appropriate action to secure competitive pricing
• Analysing available data on the costs, prices, margins and mark ups of submitted process in order to negotiate competitive prices
• Negotiating with suppliers to reduce prices whilst retaining or improving other aspects of value for money
• Analysing data showing forecasts for actual expenditures and examine variances between forecasted and actual expenditures
• Analysing reports and data on the quality of goods and services supplied and taking actions with suppliers or internal stakeholders to remedy and prevent defects
• Monitoring internal and external lead times and taking actions to remedy delays and improve lead time performance
• Monitoring deliveries of goods and services and taking actions to remedy delays and improve lead time performance
• Collating data required for the fulfilment of targets for the procurement and supply function and necessary to improve performance
• Comparing service performance against planned service levels and taking actions to improve performance

Working with senior managers to assist with improvements and streamlining of processes to reduce costs

• Ensuring that procedures are complied with by internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Ensuring that internal stakeholders obtain approvals for the commitments to requisitions, orders and invoices
• Ensuring that requisitions, orders, invoices and other documentation relating to procurement and supply are clear and correct
• Understanding the mix of direct and indirect supplies that are purchased by the organisation

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• 26 days Annual Leave
• Industry leading Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Long Service Award
• Season Ticket Loan

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Regardless of background, disability, age, race, religion, or gender, everyone is welcome at Colas Rail.

We strive to promote equity and eliminate discrimination, actively seeking to create a workforce reflective of communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, offering flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process.

We are proudly part of the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements.

Join us in making a positive impact! Apply and be part of a team that values diversity and embraces unique perspectives.

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