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Senior Procurement Risk & Assurance Manager

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Senior Procurement Risk & Assurance Manager

Who We Are

Join Network Rail ! Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. 

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. 

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.

What's in it for you

Here are a few of the benefits we offer

  • 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
  • Choice of pension schemes
  • 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
  • Private Healthcare
  • 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
  • Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
  • Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
  • My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount

About the role

  • Duration: Permanent

  • Location: This role is based in The Quadrant: Milton Keynes. This role is a full-time opportunity, flexible working patterns will be considered. For Quadrant:MK, you must live within 90 minutes.

  • Band & Salary: Band 2B £71,163 - £86,801

What does the average day look like?

A typical day in this role is all about safeguarding value and promoting confidence in how we work with our suppliers. You'll lead the development and delivery of our Supplier Risk and Assurance Frameworks, ensuring our procurement activity is robust, transparent and aligned with industry standards. Working closely with colleagues across Sourcing, Category and Supplier Management, you'll assess and manage supplier risks, guide decision-making on new contracts, and provide assurance across every stage of the procurement process. You'll also collaborate with senior leaders and external experts to strengthen our lines of defence, lead audits and reviews, and drive continuous improvement. As a people leader, you'll inspire and support a talented team, helping them grow their expertise and deliver excellence in procurement risk management every day.

About the team
You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative Commercial & Procurement team that plays a key role in keeping Britain's railways running efficiently and safely. We work closely with a wide range of stakeholders across the business to deliver value for money, ensure compliance, and support strategic objectives. It's a fast-paced and dynamic environment where your ideas are valued, and professional development is encouraged.

 

Your experience and skills

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for an experienced Senior Procurement Risk & Assurance Manager to lead on ensuring that our procurement activities are compliant, transparent, and deliver value for money. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement governance, risk management, and assurance within a complex or regulated environment. You'll be confident in providing strategic advice, managing audit processes, and promoting best practice across the organisation. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, as you'll work closely with senior leaders to drive continuous improvement and uphold high standards of integrity in all procurement activities.

Essential Criteria 

  • Educated to a degree standard or equivalent
  • Significant supplier risk and assurance experience specifically in Infrastructure, Corporate Services, Materials & Logistics or IT spend categories within a highly regulated infrastructure or engineering environment
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
  • Proven level of dispute resolution and change management skill set
  • Experience with cross-functional collaborative working methods
  • Politically aware, with the ability to use direct and indirect influencing strategies
  • Demonstrable level of problem-solving experience and in large, complex organisations

Please see attached job description for full details. 

Desirable Criteria 

  • Detailed knowledge of the UK Rail Industry, including procurement processes in a reclassified environment

Additional Information

Closing date: Friday 27th November 2026. On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted. 

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information

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Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
Salary:
£71,163 - £86,801
Location:
The Quadrant:MK, Milton Keynes
Geographical Area:
South East England (Not inside M25)
Closing Date:
27-NOV-2026
Job Category:
Business, Commercial and Project Management
Function:
Route Services
Asset:
Commercial & Procurement
Organisation:
ET RS CP Procurement Operations (618686) G2

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