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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in commodity management, procurement strategies, and supplier negotiations, with a strong understanding of contract law and lifecycle management. Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams while delivering on-time and on-budget results.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Commodity Management ExperienceSupplier Negotiation SkillsContract Lifecycle ManagementSAP ProficiencyCross-Functional Team Collaboration
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Hard Skills
Procurement Activity ManagementContract DraftingCost-Saving MethodologiesValue EngineeringLogistics OptimisationSupplier Performance EvaluationRFX and E-AuctionsFinancial AnalysisExcel ProficiencyMicrosoft Office Skills
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationOrganisational SkillsStakeholder ManagementProblem-SolvingHighly Organised
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsMRP SystemsContract Management ToolsSAPMicrosoft Office
Industry Keywords
Rolling Stock ManufacturingService and MaintenanceSupplier Non-PerformanceValue-Chain ImprovementCross-Functional Teams
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage a portfolio of commodities supporting Rolling Stock Manufacturing, Service and Maintenance activities
- Manage procurement activity across the full source-to-contract lifecycle
- Develop commodity, procurement and sourcing plans and strategies
- Identify, assess and establish suitable suppliers
- Lead sourcing events including RFX and e-auctions
- Evaluate supplier proposals and provide recommendations
- Lead commercial negotiations through contract approval and award
- Support material and vendor set-up within ERP/MRP systems across Hitachi Rail entities
- Lead contract handovers with Manufacturing, Service & Maintenance teams and Contract Managers
- Act as an escalation point for contract claims and exceptional supplier non-performance cases
- Conduct supplier performance and risk reviews, including financial and capacity considerations
- Identify and manage value-chain improvement opportunities
- Collaborate with Operational Procurement teams to support on-time and on-budget delivery of materials and services
Requirements
What you’ll need- Previous commodity management experience, although this doesn’t need to have been gained within the rail industry
- Experience working within a manufacturing or service & maintenance environment
- Strong supplier negotiation skills, including negotiating contractual provisions
- Good understanding of contract law and contract drafting across different products and services
- Strong commercial acumen and appreciation of cost-saving methodologies such as value engineering and logistics optimisation
- Experience working effectively within cross-functional teams
- Good working knowledge of SAP, including POs, Material Master, PIR and contract management
- Experience and understanding of Contract Lifecycle Management tools
- Good Excel and wider Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder-management skills
- Highly organised and methodical approach, with motivation to work independently and solve problems
- Flexibility to travel between UK locations, including London and Newton Aycliffe, potentially up to weekly, alongside occasional international travel depending on project requirements
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- Potential opportunity for annual performance-related bonus
- 25 days holiday
- Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
- Private medical insurance
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Group Income Protection
- Group Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Additional perks available through a flexible plan tailored to specific needs and lifestyle