Commercial Relationship Manager - Rolling Stock

Job Title: Senior Category BuyerLocation: DerbySalary: £55,000 + bonusStart Date: ASAPContract Length: PermanentBenefits: Bonus, industry leading pension scheme, flexible working, ongoing professional development, life assurance, healthcare, up to 30 days holiday excluding statutory.Our client:Our client offers high-quality, digitally enabled rolling stock solutions that contribute hugely towards the success of Britain's railways. They not only own and lease new rolling stock vehicles but also offer asset management which is focussed on driving performance, safety and suitability for the asset's life span.Our client has over 100 Engineers and Fleet Support staff working directly on their passenger fleets, alongside key Relationship Managers, who hold a deep understanding of their customers' requirements with their existing fleets and investment opportunities into new rolling stock.Responsibilities:Responsible for supporting Category Managers in the sourcing of materials and services to support the category strategies underpinning the procurement requirements of the business. Ensuring that the best value for money is obtained, while adhering to the highest level of quality and supplier performance.Implement Procurement categories strategies:* Implement agreed category strategies for the procurement team on key categories. These must be in line with the overall procurement strategy and will be delivered to provide the best value and quality for the business, ensuring that it remains in line with customers' requirements and with an eye on future innovations* Be seen as the Procurement subject matter experts on their assigned categories, and the benefits they can deliver to the customer and end user* Manage the end-to-end procurement process for categories* Identify opportunities for new services through the use of innovative products to customers* Supporting project managers with the warranty process, working with internal customers and external suppliers to resolve any disputed claims* Supporting the management of Free Issue Materials (FIM)* Tracking supplier performance Developing the Procurement Function:* Support the overall drive for cost efficiencies across the procurement function* Working as part of the procurement function, supporting the development of the overall strategy and annual business plan* Support other functions (Finance/Commercial/Fleet) in the internal planning and budgeting for WLMP/FQPSupporting Business Objectives: * Support the commercial and innovation processes with knowledge of relevant categories, how they are developing and the costs for implementation* Support the project managers and other functions during the operational phase of a contract/project.General requirements:* Extensive knowledge of railway industry rolling stock, organisations and key players.* In depth Knowledge of contractual obligations and operating lease agreements.* Experienced and authentic leader to coach and develop the fleet services team.* Individual with gravitas to strengthen the senior leadership team.Contact information:Email: Mobile: Due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates we deem suitable for the position. However, we may retain your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise.