Head of Procurement
Job Introduction
Are you looking for a career where you can shape sourcing strategies that deliver real value, social impact, and sustainable outcomes?
We are seeking a Head of Procurement to join our team based from our Head Office in London Bridge (hybrid working - 3 days on-site).
Can you move people?
To express interest please send a CV to Albert.Liddiard@southeasternrailway.co.uk
What you’ll do
In this role you will provide inspirational leadership to your procurement function & shape and deliver compliant, forward-thinking sourcing strategies that drive value, social impact and sustainable outcomes.
You'll be the business lead on everything from strategic tenders and supplier relationships to contract renewals, helping us get the best from our supply chain while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance with Public Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) legislation.
You are a trusted partner to senior leaders, supporting change and transformation as we embark on our journey towards Great British Railways.
The experience you’ll need
To be successful for this role you will be able to demonstrate;
- You dare to Lead - Inspiring leadership is what you do best
- PA23 Pro (anything you don't know about the Public Procurement Act 2023, is not worth knowing)
- MCIPS or equivalent transferable degree or professional qualification
- P2P - you know your way around procure to pay
- You dot the I's & cross the T's - You have comprehensive knowledge of contractual documentation & governance
- Solid stakeholder management - You know how to manage all the moving parts
- You are a negotiation pro
What you’ll get in return
Along with your salary, the rewards you’ll get include:
- a final salary pension
- 25 days annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays)
- free rail travel across our networks.
Meaning you can feel secure in your career as well as fulfilled by your work. Click here to see our full range of amazing benefits.
A bit about Southeastern
We’re one of Britain's busiest train operators, serving London, Kent and parts of East Sussex. We run over 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 500,000 passengers and serving 180 stations.
However, working on our railway is more than getting passengers from A to B. It’s about all the little moments that make a difference to their journey.
It’s also about making our railway a great place to work. With a team that represents the communities we serve. This is a journey we’re fully committed to and we’re proud to have been named a ‘Great Place to Work’ at the 2023 National Rail Awards and endorsed as a WORK180 Employer for Women.
Our ways of working are what we expect of everyone at Southeastern. They are powerful. Tiny moments, every day, from every one of us, add up to massive, positive change. Improving how it feels to work here and how it feels to travel with us.
At the heart of everything we do, our Safeguarding Team works to keep our customers, colleagues, and the public safe by improving safeguarding measures and knowledge making sure everyone gets home safe, every day.
