Procurement Manager

A  Procurement Manager is required for a permanent role paying up to £39,338.67 with British Transport Police (BTP) based in Camden, Central London. 

BTP is the national police Force for Britain’s rail network. Every day we ensure the safety and security of over six million passengers and railway staff throughout England, Scotland and Wales. As Procurement Manager with BTP you will be responsible for contributing to the development of effective commercial processes and governance, reporting and insight which ensure management control and comply with the appropriate legal and regulatory requirements.

As Procurement Manager you will be required to:

• Deliver on the continued development of BTP’s procurement strategy
• Deliver a high-quality procurement service to BTP
• Participate in the management of complex contract negotiations
• Contribute to the analysis of organisational needs and produce innovative solutions

Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description. The successful Procurement Manager will be required to evidence the following skills:

• Fully-qualified Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing (MCIP)or equivalent with evidence of CPD
• Broad experience at a senior level in a Procurement, Commercial or Contract Management function
• Sound understanding and proven experience of the delivery of efficiency in a procurement environment

If you are interested in applying to this Procurement Manager role then please do not delay as interviews will be held as soon as appropriate candidates are highlighted. In return for your experience, we can offer you:

• Salary up to £39,338.67
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Final salary pension
• Various salary sacrifice schemes (cycle to work/childcare) and retail discounts

We want our organisation to be as diverse as the community it serves so we welcome applicants from all sections of the community. You must have the right to remain and work in the UK and you must tell us about any previous convictions or cautions including any deemed as 'spent'. These will not necessarily exclude you from employment but they must be declared at the point of application.

If you have any questions that are not answered by this advert or the attached job description please contact Tom Webb-Skinner, Recruitment Team Leader of British Transport Police.