Procurement Manager

Got an eye for a deal and a knack for driving real value across complex operations? National Express Bus is looking for a Procurement Manager to lead end to end category strategies spanning direct fleet spend and essential corporate overheads.

In this role, you will be the driving force behind our commercial resilience. From negotiating competitive tenders and standardising contracts to working directly with operational teams and managing supplier performance, you will ensure we get maximum value while keeping commercial risk low

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This role is based at Miller Street, Aston with a flexible hybrid working arrange men

• ing
  Own Category Strateg
  ies:
  Develop and deliver procurement strategies across direct fleet needs and indirect areas like IT, Facilities Management, Marketing, Professional Services, and
• HR.Lead Tenders & Sourci
  ng:
  Run competitive sourcing exercises, lead contract negotiations, and build strong supplier relationships that deliver true value for mo
• ney.
  
  Protect the Busine
  ss:
  Standardise NDAs, SLAs, and Master Service Agreements to keep us protected legally and commercially while aligning spend with ESG targets and UK regulati
• ons.
  
  Drive Supplier Performan
  ce:
  Track spend versus supplier performance across central functions and garages, holding regular KPI reviews to keep standards h
• igh.
  
  Monitor the Mar
  ket:
  Keep your finger on the pulse of market conditions, benchmark pricing, track supply chain risks, and explore new supplier innovati

• m you
  Procurement Expe
  rtise: A solid track record managing a hybrid mix of direct (fleet/engineering) and indirect spend categ
• ories.
  
  Negotiation Skills:
  Proven expertise leading competitive tenders, contract negotiations, market benchmarking, and supplier performance manag
• ement.
  
  Influencing Ab
  ility:
  Strong interpersonal skills to build trust with operational teams and influence stakeholders across all levels of the bus
• iness.
  
  Analytical Min
  dset:
  Excellent problem solving skills, great attention to detail, and a hands on approach to driving commercial sa

• ference:
  
  Free Travel:
  Free bus and coach travel right across the National Express network
• for you.
  
  Travel for a Plus One:
  Complimentary travel pass for your nominated person or
• partner.
  
  Peace of Mind:
  Solid company pension scheme and life as
• surance.
  
  Wellbeing Support:
  Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and a private online GP