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Procure to Pay Manager
Contract type: permanent
Working pattern: Hybrid working: this role permits hybrid working, employees are expected to work from a Network Rail location for 60% of their weekly hours, typically 3 days for full time roles, pro-rata for part-time.
Location: Manchester
Band: 4.B
Salary: £35,582 - £43,400 depending on skills and experience
Closing date: midnight on Wednesday 29th July 2026 - please note this role may close early in the event of a high number of applications.
This role is accountable for strengthening financial controls and delivering a best-in-class service in accordance with statutory, regulatory, contractual, customs & excise and group policy and regulations. Focusing on continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and service excellence to ensure effective supplier payment operations and sustained organisational performance.
In this role, you will be responsible for the resolution of complex supplier invoice queries supporting timely delivery of supplier payments whilst driving operational efficiency and compliance with Prompt Payment Code targets. You will partner with peers and stakeholders to strengthen cross-functional collaboration and enhance knowledge sharing across the wider organisation. Delivery of robust month-end processes, insightful reporting, supplier reconciliations and creditor ledger management to support informed decision-making at senior level, while proactively identifying risks and implementing sustainable control and process improvements to reduce non-compliance and improve overall performance.
What are we looking for?
- Strong analytical skills and a continuous improvement mindset
- Proven experience in Accounts Payable, particularly managing teams & cashflow
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Experience working in a complex or shared service environment
- Confident using Excel and Microsoft tools
What could set you apart when applying?
- Oracle eBusiness Suite experience
- Professional qualifications (full or part)
If you're someone who takes ownership, thrives in a collaborative environment, and enjoys driving positive change then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Please note: the criteria outlined in this advert may reflect unique requirements of this role. Full details of the role's contractual responsibilities, along with the essential and desirable criteria as defined in the attached job description, should be considered alongside this information.
What's in it for you
Here are a few of the benefits we offer
- 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
- Choice of pension schemes
- 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
- Private Healthcare
- 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
- Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
- Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
- My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount
To find out more explore Working for Network Rail
Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.
Below are some examples of adjustments we can make:
- Changing a provision, practice or 'the way things are done'
For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online, tasks or interviews as needed.
- Changing a physical feature of our workplace
For example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs.
- Providing extra equipment or assistance
For example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available.
There are lots of other adjustments we can consider, please just ask! Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.
If you have any questions or would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contact [email protected]
Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.
Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
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