Network Rail
Who We Are
At Network Rail, we’re dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you’re not just part of a team – you’re 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. We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we’ll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Vacancy Details
Duration: 2x Permanent positions available in the Technology Sourcing Team
Location: This role is based in The Quadrant MK. This role is a full-time opportunity, flexible working patterns will be considered. For Quadrant:MK, you must live within 90 minutes.
Band & Salary: Band 3C £55,596 – £65,966
About the role
Who are we looking for? We are looking for a commercially astute and driven Sourcing Manager to join our Procurement team at Network Rail. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in strategic sourcing, with a proven ability to deliver value and ensure compliance across complex procurement projects. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, along with a good understanding of public sector procurement regulations.
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.
What does the average day look like?
As a Sourcing Manager at Network Rail, no two days are the same. You’ll lead complex, high-value sourcing projects – particularly across indirect procurement – from shaping business requirements through to contract signature, ensuring we deliver meaningful commercial outcomes. Working closely with stakeholders across functions and regions, you’ll implement category strategies, negotiate contracts, and drive innovation to solve business challenges through the supply market. You’ll also manage risk and governance in a regulated environment, support the smooth handover to supplier management teams, and contribute to continuous improvement across the sourcing function. With a strong focus on collaboration, inclusion, and delivering value beyond expectation, your work will help us unlock savings and build a more efficient, effective railway for everyone.
Your experience and skills
Essential Criteria
- Educated to a Business or Economics degree standard or equivalent business experience
- Deep level of Sourcing experience, with a demonstrable track record of savings delivery
- Demonstrable level of negotiation and dispute resolution skill set
- Demonstrable experience of contract law and financial management
- Demonstrable experience of driving value from complex sourcing opportunities
- 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 sourcing specific challenges
- Completer finisher mindset
Please see attached job description for full details.
Desirable Criteria
- Line management experience
- Detailed knowledge of the UK Rail Industry, including procurement processes in a reclassified environment
