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Head of Procurement and Property
XC Trains Limited —Birmingham
- Contracts
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Procurement Director
SNG Barratt Group —Bridgnorth
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Business
- Employee assistance programme
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UKI BMC Procurement Lead Associate Director
EY —Birmingham
- English
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- Full-time
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
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Associate Director (Procurement) - Renewable Energy Capital Programmes & Projects
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Head of Procurement and Property

XC Trains Limited -
Birmingham

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Job details

12 days ago

Qualifications

Contract management
Procurement
Facilities management
Logistics
Business processes
Contracts
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

Head of Procurement & Property

Shape Commercial Excellence at CrossCountry

We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Head of Procurement & Property to lead our procurement and property functions, driving value for money, strong governance, and operational excellence across the business.

Reporting to the Finance Director and working closely with the Executive Team, you'll play a key role in shaping strategic decisions, enhancing procurement capability, and leading a high-performing team in a highly regulated environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Strategic Procurement Leadership

Develop and deliver CrossCountry's procurement strategy, aligned with business objectives and Arriva Group policies.
Drive commercial value across all spend categories through effective sourcing, negotiation and contract management.
Lead procurement workstreams for major business projects and strategic initiatives.
Build strong market and supplier knowledge to improve performance, resilience and value.

Governance, Compliance & Assurance

Ensure compliance with procurement legislation, governance requirements and internal policies.
Maintain robust controls, audit trails and reporting to support internal and external assurance activities.
Identify, manage and escalate procurement and operational risks appropriately.

Supplier & Contract Management

Lead supplier relationship management and performance improvement initiatives.
Establish effective contract management practices, ownership and governance across the business.
Drive supplier performance through clear KPIs, monitoring and engagement.

Property & Facilities

Oversee the management of CrossCountry's property portfolio, including leases, facilities management and maintenance activities.
Ensure compliance with statutory, health, safety and property-related obligations across the estate.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Lead, coach and develop the Procurement & Property team.
Promote commercial awareness and collaborative working across the business.
Build effective relationships with senior leaders, Arriva Group, the Department for Transport and external partners.
Champion continuous improvement, innovation and best practice.

About You

Essential

Significant experience across the full procurement lifecycle, including tendering, supplier engagement, negotiation and contract management.
Experience managing complex outsourced service contracts and delivering measurable commercial benefits.
Strong understanding of procurement governance, assurance and risk management.
Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
The ability to influence senior leaders and drive change in a complex environment.
Experience using Microsoft 365 applications and purchase-to-pay systems.

Desirable

MCIPS Level 6 qualification.
Experience working under the Procurement Act 2023 and/or Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016.
Property and facilities management experience.
Experience within rail, transport, logistics or another regulated sector.
Experience leading digital transformation or process improvement initiatives.

Closing date for applications: 15th June 2026

Why Join CrossCountry?

This is an opportunity to lead a critical business function at one of the UK's largest rail operators, influencing strategic decisions, delivering meaningful commercial outcomes, and helping shape the future of procurement and property management across the organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion

At CrossCountry, we value the diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds of our people. Creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive is central to our success, and we welcome applications from all communities.

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Head of Commodity Core Engine Small & Aero Gas Turbines

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What You'll Be Doing

Strategic Procurement Leadership

Governance, Compliance & Assurance

Supplier & Contract Management

Property & Facilities

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

About You Essential

Desirable

Why Join CrossCountry?

Diversity & Inclusion

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