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Supplier Manager

Network Rail -
Milton Keynes

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£55,596 - £67,813 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

Contract management
Stakeholder collaboration
Procurement
Stakeholder liaison
Contracts
Agile
Purchasing and procurement experience
Contract administration

Full job description

Who We Are

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter
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.¿ Click here to learn more.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments¿ click here. ¿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¿ Evenbreaks Career Hive ¿for advice on accessibility support.

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

Some of our great benefits:

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

Plus more....

Duration: Permanent
Location: This role is based in The Quadrant, Milton Keynes.
This role is a full-time opportunity; flexible working patterns will be considered. For Quadrant, you must live within 90 minutes.
Band & Salary: Band 3C £55,596 - £67,813 depending on skills and experience.

About the role

This pivotal role is in our Technology & Telecoms Supplier (T&T) Management team, that sits within the Route Services Commercial and Procurement function, dealing with post contract and commercial management for the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Services function. You will be working in a dynamic team managing a complex landscape of contracts and variations to secure value for money from a multi-million spend, collaborating with key stakeholders and technology suppliers to drive improvements in performance, innovations in delivery and ensure availability of critical networks. The role works closely with IT Supplier Managers to share best practice, optimise processes and drive continuous improvements.

To succeed in this role, you will need to be dynamic and comfortable working in a fast paced, agile manner and dealing with contractual and operational challenges; experienced with cross-functional collaboration and have strong stakeholder management, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for an experienced Supplier Manager with a strong background in post contract commercial management, ideally within the rail, infrastructure, or construction sectors. You'll bring proven experience in leading commercial strategy, managing high-value contracts, and ensuring robust financial governance across complex projects. The ideal candidate will be confident working within a regulated environment, skilled in stakeholder management, and committed to driving value for money across the supply chain. This is a key role where strategic thinking and attention to detail are essential.

What does the average day look like?

A typical day would be a mix of contract governance, stakeholder engagement, supplier relationship management commercial negotiations, and continuous improvement activities.

Key activities may include:

Facilitate and manage contractual changes throughout the contract lifecycle

Manage commercial correspondence and contractual notices issued in accordance with contractual conditions to confirm whether Network Rail's contractual position is clearly defined.
Identify emerging problems, report contractual claims and support in the management and resolution of legal and/or commercial disputes in conjunction with Functional management as appropriate.
Establish appropriate compliance controls and audit regimes to achieve adherence to Network Rail's relevant procedures, Group and company standards.
Delivering efficiencies and support with pre and post contract procurement activities as appropriate acting as role model for commercial staff, providing coaching and development as appropriate.

About the team

You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative Commercial & Procurement team that plays a key role in keeping Britain's railways running efficiently and safely. We work closely with a wide range of stakeholders across the business to deliver value for money, ensure compliance, and support strategic objectives. It's a fast-paced and dynamic environment where your ideas are valued, and professional development is encouraged.

Hear what some of our brilliant team members think about Network Rail in ¿ this video

Your experience and skills

Your experience and skills Section

Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification.
Experience in working in a commercial environment
Procurement experience, to include Supplier Management
Experience of contract law and financial management
Demonstrable level of negotiation and dispute resolution skill set
Demonstrable experience of driving value from complex supplier contracts and relationships
Experienced with agile cross-functional collaborative working methods
Politically savvy, with the proven ability to use direct and indirect influencing strategies at an executive level
Demonstrable level of problem-solving experience of complex supplier specific challenges

Please see the job description attached for further details including essential and desirable criteria for this role.

Additional Information

Contact: If you have any questions or reasonable adjustments, please contact [email protected]
Closing date: Monday 24th August 2026. On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted.

Next Steps: Interviews will be held W/C 1 st September 2026, depending on business requirements.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

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Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Salary:

£55,596 - £67,813

Location:

The Quadrant:MK, Milton Keynes

Geographical Area:

South East England (Not inside M25)

Closing Date:

24-AUG-2026

Job Category:

Business, Commercial and Project Management

Function:

Route Services

Asset:

Commercial & Procurement

Organisation:

ET RS CP Commercial (571009) G1

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