Procurement & Contracts Business Partner

MANAGEMENT

PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTS BUSINESS PARTNER

LOCATION: ATRIUM COURT/HYBRID WORKING

With more than 5,000 employees, ScotRail plays a vital role in serving the people and communities of Scotland. We recognise a modern and diverse workforce, encouraged to use their talents, and develop their skills, is integral to our success in serving and reflecting the communities of Scotland. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and have also set ourselves ambitious sustainability targets including having a carbon-free railway in Scotland by 2035.

ScotRail is four times accredited as a Top Employer, has achieved Leaders in Diversity and is a Disability Confident Employer. We value, celebrate, and respect the diversity our people and aim to inspire, attract, retain, and develop the best talent. Because we value diversity and the benefits it brings, we want to continue improving the diversity of our people and particularly welcome applications from women, young people, LGBT+ people, people with a disability, and people from ethnically diverse backgrounds.

THE ROLE: The key purpose of this role is to oversee the management of key contracts, strategic sourcing and business as usual procurement activities for the assigned Directorate with a view to maximising value for money for ScotRail Trains Limited (SRT). This will be achieved by ensuring the Procurement Policy is understood and followed by the key stakeholders within the business and that supplier performance management processes are put in place to promote and achieve this.

Key accountabilities:

* Manage and develop the relationships with stakeholders and suppliers within your Directorate and wider business, along with key legal services providers.

* Govern compliance to the Procurement Policy across the contractual landscape for your respective function.

* Monitor, track, expedite and where appropriate implement variations to goods and service contracts.

* Manage and mentor direct line reports (if applicable) with an aim to retain and develop these members of staff towards a successful succession plan.

* Control and ensure the ongoing improvement in commercial terms for the company and deliverable outputs across the supply chain.

* Evaluate and advise scope for new and improved contracts, and the development of internal processes, systems and management procedures.

* Work with the key contract stakeholders and suppliers to develop focussed set of KPI’s for the performance of the contract.

* Assist in the direction of supply chain performance through on-going reviews of contract KPI’s.

* Participate in periodic Contract/Performance Reviews for your Contracts.

* Create and own Business Plans for strategic sourcing/tendering opportunities, where appropriate, for contracts due to expire and areas of high spend which are not currently captured under a contract.

* Assist in enhancing and implementing robust purchasing policies and procedures.

* Continued supplier rationalisation and assist in developing new and existing supply chain relationships.

* Continue to develop and manage the use of ScotRail Contract terms and condition templates.

* Some travel within the UK will be expected as part of the role (mainly Scotland).

THE PERSON: Educated to degree level in related field or equivalent. Ideally Chartered or working/willing to work towards being chartered member of CIPS. An excellent team player who excels in developing relationships with critical stakeholders.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience of end to end tendering process, managing commercial contracts in a public sector (ideally utilising Utility Contracts Regulations) environment is essential. Highly articulate and analytical and proficient IT skills including MS-Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Desirable to have relevant qualifications/experience in Legal Contracts Management.

Hours of work: 35-hour week Monday – Friday. Reference Salary: £53,695 per annum (pending pay award).

Please note that regards the hybrid working week there is a requirement for 3 out of 5 days in the office which is subject to change in-line with business needs.

We’ll ensure you’re rewarded for your contribution with a competitive package that includes:

* Contributory Final Salary Pension scheme

* Free and reduced rate rail travel for you and your family, where applicable.

* Generous holiday allowance

* Hapi benefits package, offered to everyone at ScotRail.

Selection process: Assessment and Interview may form the initial stages of the selection process. The final stage for successful candidates will be a medical questionnaire. Appointees must submit at least two satisfactory references, Disclosure Scotland clearance and complete a six-month probation period.

Training: Training initially involves on-line Induction.