Head of Procurement

East West Railway Company

. Provide strategic leadership to the works procurement team, developing capability and driving continuous improvement .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeMilton Keynes • United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic leadership in procurement, with a strong focus on compliance with UK public procurement legislation and governance. Proven ability to manage complex construction and infrastructure procurement activities while ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement.

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Strategic LeadershipPublic Procurement LegislationNEC Suite Of ContractsStakeholder ManagementProcurement Qualification (CIPS)

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Hard Skills

Procurement Strategy DevelopmentTender Documentation ManagementEvaluation Process OversightCommercial GovernanceRisk Management

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsCoaching And DevelopmentContinuous Improvement Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPS

Industry Keywords

Public Sector ProcurementConstruction ProcurementInfrastructure WorksProcurement Act 2023Public Contracts Regulations 2015Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016Social ValueModern Slavery Considerations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership to the works procurement team, developing capability and driving continuous improvement
Own and manage the pipeline of major commercial and procurement activity
Lead procurement strategies for complex construction and infrastructure works
Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016, relevant policy notes and organisational governance
Oversee tender documentation, evaluator training, and fair, transparent and defensible evaluation processes
Provide senior-level commercial governance and assurance, including recommendations through appropriate internal and government approvals
Work with strategy and contract management colleagues to ensure procurement decisions support programme benefits and effective contract mobilisation and management
Advise on procurement and commercial risk, engaging legal advisers where appropriate
Embed government priorities, including Social Value and Modern Slavery considerations, within procurement strategies
Monitor procurement performance and identify opportunities to improve commercial outcomes
Champion responsible stewardship of taxpayers' money
Report to the Procurement Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Established procurement leader with significant experience operating in a public-sector or similarly regulated procurement environment
Extensive experience delivering complex works and construction procurements
Strong, practical knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts
In-depth understanding of UK public procurement legislation and governance
Experience leading significant tendering, evaluation and assurance processes
Ability to navigate complex commercial and procurement risk
Strong executive-level stakeholder management and influencing skills
Proven experience leading, coaching and developing Procurement professionals
Ability to manage a demanding portfolio of procurement activity within a fast-paced programme environment
A professional procurement qualification such as CIPS is highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience
Up to 12% employer pension contribution to support your future
36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy up to 2 extra days
2 volunteering days, a chance for you to give back to the community
Enhanced family-friendly policies to support you and your loved ones
Life assurance (4x your annual salary) for peace of mind
Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support when you need it
Access to Perkbox for a wide range of discounts and wellbeing benefits
Recognition programme, including on-the-spot and annual awards
Advanced learning and development opportunities to help you grow
Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion