Assistant Project Procurement Manager
Full Time Permanent
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Organization
Mobility
Field of work
SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics
Experience level
Experienced Professional
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Office/Site only
Employment type
Permanent
Location(s)
- Northampton – West Northamptonshire – United Kingdom
People are at the heart of everything we do. We’re building a culture where every voice is valued, and where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth go hand-in-hand. Together, we’re shaping the future of rail transport — and we’d love you to be part of the journey.
Why join us?
- Be part of a global organisation transforming the rail industry.
- Work in a supportive, inclusive environment where your ideas matter.
- Thrive in a role that gives you exposure across supply chain, engineering, and customer services.
The role
We’re looking for an Assistant Project Procurement Manager to join our Customer Services Procurement Team in Northampton (with flexibility to work from home 3 days per week).
This is your chance to play a critical part in keeping the UK rail network moving. You’ll:
- Lead sourcing activities and manage supplier performance.
- Collaborate with UK-based suppliers to deliver innovative products and services.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and deliver the best outcomes for passengers.
- Support train maintenance projects across the UK with your commercial and procurement expertise.
You’ll make a difference by …
- Developing robust procurement strategies aligned to bid / project scope requirements and drive these through the implementation phase.
- Developing the skills required to draft subcontracts and negotiate with suppliers.
- Supporting and maintain the procurement strategy and ensure this is aligned with the wider business
- Participate in project kick off meetings to ensure procurement requirements are built in at the front end.
- Implementing robust procurement processes and controls into the projects in line with governance.
- Building and keep effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers
- Implementing a robust Supplier Management regime to document supplier performance and drive improvements.
- Identifying Supply Chain Risks and ensure these are documented as part of our wider due diligence process.
Your success will be grounded by…
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Ability to build rapport with the supply base and our customers
- Having initiative and taking ownership of tasks
- Being a hardworking collaborator with willingness to learn
- Being responsible, confident, and able to take ownership of tasks as needed
- Being disciplined and organised with the ability to work to deadlines
- Having good Communication skills
- Some procurement experience or exposure to purchasing processes
You’ll benefit from
Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, company bonus, holiday allowance and pension. We celebrate the fact that our employees are individuals and have different wants and needs. With this in mind, we have a flexible benefits scheme where you can tailor your benefits package to suit you.
#TransformTheEveryday with us
We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us!
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