Procurement Buyer (Railway Technology)

TL;DR

Procurement Buyer (Railway Technology): Strengthening global supply chains for passenger connectivity and fleet management solutions with an accent on strategic sourcing, supplier performance, contract management, and cost optimization. Focus on managing direct and indirect procurement categories, coordinating project requirements, improving inventory processes, and ensuring supply continuity across complex stakeholder groups.

Location: Hybrid role in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Company

A product company providing passenger and fleet connectivity, onboard infotainment, Wi-Fi, and condition-monitoring solutions for the railway industry.

What you will do

• Support group procurement policies, processes, reporting, and internal system updates.
• Lead sourcing activities across direct and indirect procurement categories, balancing quality, cost, delivery, and business requirements.
• Build supplier partnerships and manage supplier performance, quality, risk, compliance, and continuity.
• Manage contracts, service-level agreements, and supplier relationships for existing and new arrangements.
• Represent procurement in project meetings and coordinate requirements, deadlines, and stakeholder communications.
• Manage logistics, stock requirements, lead-time information, and annual savings initiatives.

Requirements

• CIPS or equivalent procurement qualification.
• Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain or a related discipline.
• At least five years of procurement experience.
• Experience representing procurement in projects and working with multiple stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems such as NetSuite and contract management practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, influencing, and problem-solving skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, forward-thinking, and fast-growing work environment.
• Health care cash plan, life cover, and critical illness cover.
• Contributory pension scheme via Aviva.
• 25 days of annual leave, enhanced with tenure, plus an annual leave purchase scheme.
• Electric vehicle lease scheme, workplace nursery scheme, employee discounts, and free gym access.
• Company sick plan, referral scheme, and employee recognition scheme.