We have two opportunities available to join our team as a Contracts Assistant!

In this post, you will support the management of the supply chain to achieve the most cost effective, compliant delivery and recycling of material. You will also be involved in recording and analysing of data to facilitate the provision of management information.

The role involves the daily maintenance of Excel trackers, ensuring up-to-date and accurate records. Regular interaction with suppliers and customers via telephone and email is a key component, alongside attendance at supplier and customer meetings. Strong IT skills are essential, particularly in using Microsoft Office, with a focus on Excel and Oracle systems. Additionally, the role requires the end-to-end resolution of queries by liaising effectively with the wider team to provide timely and comprehensive solution.

Key accountabilities include:

• Support the management of supply chain contracts to achieve the most cost-effective delivery of goods and services.

• Collate data on all transactions incurred in delivering contracts. Investigate and reconcile transactions and costs as part of an end-to-end process.

• Develop effective relationships with customers and suppliers drive collaboration and support problem solving.

• Develop and maintain processes for effective query resolution.

• Support the team as required, to deliver a comprehensive service to the business areas.

• Provide data, analysis and commentary for management reports.

• Assist in supporting the timely collection of business unit commercial information and payment of business unit creditors.

• Assist in identification and implementation of quality and efficiency improvement initiatives.

• Proactively monitor performance and highlight areas for improvement.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following criteria:

Essential

• Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and mandated processes with a high level of accuracy.

• Good administration and analytical skills.

• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills.

• Good commercial awareness.

• A customer focussed approach.

Desirable

• Railway knowledge.

• Awareness of supply chain processes.

• Experience within a customer service role.

Vacancy type: 2 x Permanent roles available.

Location: This position is based at The Quadrant: MK.

Hours: 35 hours per week.

Salary range: Band 5, £24,960 – £27,000 p/a, depending upon skills and experience.

Closing date: 16th December 2024. Late applicants will not be accepted. This role is being advertised and externally.

You will need to please complete a supporting statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria. Please add this to your CV in one document.

At Network Rail you will have a clear development path, access to training and enjoy a range of employee benefits, such as; up to 28 days annual leave, rail travel subsidies, a range of pension options, flexible and agile working arrangements, discounts on shopping, gym memberships and much more. Find out more about our benefits.

Click ‘Apply now’ to submit your application. If you would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contact RSResourcing@networkrail.co.uk

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Kirstie Osborne (kirstie.osborne@networkrail.co.uk).

If you would like any reasonable adjustments support during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcing Team who will happily assist.

Below are some examples of adjustments we can make:

There are lots of other adjustments we can consider – please just ask!

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

All prospective external candidates offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.