Procurement Business Partner - London, United Kingdom - DB Arriva

DB Arriva

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2 weeks ago

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Procurement Business Partner

London, Birmingham (Hybrid)

Chiltern Railways operate between the West Midlands and London, providing journey options to Aylesbury, Oxford, Birmingham, Stratford-Upon-Avon and other destinations.

We are looking for a Procurement Business Partner, which can be based from any of our sites (with hybrid working), to help bridge the gap between the Procurement Team and the wider business.

This is a pivotal role in a small and dynamic team, undertaking strategic procurement activity and also supporting leading the the monthly Business Partner Meetings.

You will be an experienced buyer with both cost out experience and procurement knowledge, who is looking to make a positive impact within a changing environment.

An excellent communication manner is important as you will be dealing daily with internal and external stakeholders using a variety of communication methods.

You will need to be proactive, able to cope with multiple activities simultaneously and work to strictly agreed deadlines on a daily basis.

Supports the procurement team with implementation of procurement procedures in keeping with the Chiltern Procurement Policy and ensures adherence by business units

Ensures continuous improvement in procurement processes and procedures

Supports the Procurement team in developing and maintaining a plan of all procurement activity to meet business needs

Conducts procurement activity including strategic sourcing. Understanding of the supply market including, who the major players are, understanding of key supplier strengths and weaknesses, including social value impact, cost structures within the category, typical margins, what the major costs are for suppliers

Understand how to leverage Chiltern buying power and the potential leverage through consolidation

Able to examine/understand the key elements needed in partnership options relevant for that category

Demonstrates evidence of deploying strategic sourcing processes within role

Sound knowledge of contract terms and conditions.

Knowledge of contractual techniques to minimise risk and maximise commercial opportunities with suppliers

Knowledge of policies and legislation that impact on contract formulation

Able to engage the supply base early in the process, identify the aspects that could be issues and know when to engage legal to resolve the issues before the final negotiations on price, service, and quality

Supports the Procurement Manager and Head of Procurement in their roles as procurement work stream leader for key business projects, coordinating all procurement activity from sourcing the market, through to formalising the procurement strategy, carrying out the procurement activity, through to contract award

Partners with key stakeholders across the business to understand key requirements for their business units as well as contracted versus uncontracted suppliers to generate savings

Commercially focused and numbers driven

Demonstrated experience in the procurement process

Recognised as a trusted partner

Consistently delivers the best outcome for all parties

Fosters a productive and motivated team spirit

Excellent written and verbal communication

Experience working with stakeholders and business units

Studying towards CIPS

At Chiltern, we work in an environment where diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a culture of respect, challenge and innovation - with excellent opportunities for growth and development.

Our benefits include:

All active staff and their eligible partners/dependants are entitled to free standard class leisure travel on Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, Arriva Rail London, Grand Central and NEXUS
Active staff are also entitled to residential and duty standard class travel on all of the above services
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Arriva Village access to online benefits and discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Plan

Physio Line

We offer complementary 24hour physio for everyone

Health Shield

Health Shield
provides an affordable healthcare cash plan offering a wide variety of benefits including dental, optical, and physiotherapy

Eye Care
You're entitled to free eye tests and if you need glasses for computer use we will pay up to £80.00 towards your lenses and frames
We offer 25 days annual leave as well as statutory holidays
Flexible working

Support

Peer Support, Samaritans, and Railway Chaplains
At Arriva we acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success._