Strategic Sourcing Manager

At Network Rail, we are dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you are not just part of a team - you are 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.

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We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments . We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we will do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit Even breaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!

• We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered
• Generous annual leave up to 28 days plus statutory days (role dependant), with the option to buy/sell days
• Discounts at selected stations with your Network Rail pass
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 75% off leisure train tickets for you and your dependents (subject to T&Cs)
• Interest‑free travel loan for train and car park season tickets
• Volunteer leave to make a positive impact

This is a leadership opportunity for someone who is passionate about people, capability and excellence. Someone who gains genuine satisfaction from helping others succeed, building high‑performing teams and creating an environment where individuals are empowered to perform at their very best.

As the leader of a team managing complex, high‑value and high‑profile regulated procurements, you will be responsible for creating the conditions for success. You will provide direction, remove barriers, develop capability and build a culture where accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement are embedded in everything the team does. Your success will be measured not only by the quality of procurement outcomes delivered, but also by the strength, engagement and development of the people within your team.

We are seeking an experienced and inspiring people leader who can coach, support and challenge others to achieve their full potential. Through your leadership, you will help individuals navigate complexity, build confidence and continually strengthen their commercial and procurement expertise. You will create an environment where people feel trusted to take ownership, encouraged to grow and motivated to consistently deliver outstanding results.

With deep expertise in regulated procurement, you will provide the strategic oversight, guidance and assurance that enables the team to succeed. Rather than personally leading every procurement, you will set the benchmark for quality, professionalism and commercial excellence across the function. You will champion best practice, drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance, commercial rigour and customer focus are at the heart of every sourcing activity delivered by the team.

As a senior commercial leader, you will build trusted relationships across the organisation and position the sourcing team as a valued strategic partner. Working closely with business leaders and stakeholders, you will influence decision‑making, provide commercial insight and help shape successful outcomes. Through your leadership and credibility, you will enhance the reputation of the function, ensuring it is recognised for its expertise, professionalism and ability to deliver results that…