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MS Procurement and Contracts Business PartnerScotRail • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
MS Procurement and Contracts Business Partner

MS Procurement and Contracts Business Partner

ScotRail • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Not your average role....

With more than 5,000 employees, ScotRail plays a vital role in serving the people and communities of Scotland. We recognise a modern and diverse workforce, encouraged to use their talents, and develop their skills, is integral to our success in serving and reflecting the communities of Scotland. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and have also set ourselves ambitious sustainability targets including having a carbon-free railway in Scotland by 2035.

This is an exciting opportunity to join ScotRail Trains Limited (SRT) as a Procurement & Contracts Business Partner based in Atrium Court, Glasgow. The key purpose of this role is strategic sourcing, compliance management, contracting, overseeing the management of key contracts, and business as usual procurement activities for the assigned Directorate with a view to maximising value for money for SRT. This will be achieved by ensuring the Procurement Policy is understood and followed by the key stakeholders within the business and that supplier performance management processes are put in place to promote and achieve this.

Key accountabilities for this role are to:
  • Create and own Business Plans for strategic sourcing/tendering opportunities, where appropriate, for new contracts or contracts due to expire and areas of high spend which are not currently captured under a contract.
  • Work with the key contract stakeholders and suppliers to develop focussed set of KPI's for the performance of the contract.
  • Govern compliance to the Procurement Policy across the contractual landscape for your respective function.
  • Monitor, track, expedite and where appropriate implement variations to goods and service contracts.
  • Manage and develop the relationships with stakeholders and suppliers within your Directorate and wider business, along with key legal services providers.
  • Continue to develop and manage the use of ScotRail Contract terms and conditions templates.
  • Control and ensure the ongoing improvement in commercial terms for the company and deliverable outputs across the supply chain.
  • Evaluate and advise scope for new and improved contracts, and the development of internal processes, systems and management procedures.
  • Participate in periodic Contract/Performance Reviews for your Contracts.
  • Assist in enhancing and implementing robust purchasing policies and procedures.
  • Continued supplier rationalisation and assist in developing new and existing supply chain relationships.
  • Manage and mentor direct line reports (if applicable) with an aim to retain and develop these members of staff towards a successful succession plan.
  • Some travel within the UK will be expected as part of the role (mainly Scotland).

What you bring:-
  • Experience of end to end tendering process, managing commercial contracts in a public sector (ideally Utility Contracts Regulations) environment is essential.
  • Educated to degree level in related field or equivalent.
  • Ideally Chartered or working/willing to work towards being chartered member of CIPS. Practical knowledge of procurement processes is essential.
  • An excellent team player who excels in developing relationships with critical stakeholders.
  • Highly articulate and analytical and proficient IT skills including MS-Office (Excel, Word PowerPoint).
  • Desirable to have relevant qualifications/experience in Legal Contracts Management.

What we offer you:-

ScotRail offer an excellent rewards package including:
  • Contributory Final Salary Pension scheme.
  • Free and reduced rate rail travel for you and your family.
  • Generous holiday allowance.
  • Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption.
  • Life Insurance cover for 4 x annual salary.
  • Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and healthcare cashback plan.

Candidates short-listed will be invited to attend a competency-based interview.

Please note - ScotRail offers a hybrid working model which is typically 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

Equal Opportunities

ScotRail is seven times accredited as a Top Employer and is a Disability Confident Employer. We value, celebrate, and respect the diversity our people and aim to inspire, attract, retain, and develop the best talent. Because we value diversity and the benefits it brings, we want to continue improving the diversity of our people and particularly welcome applications from women, young people, LGBT+ people, people with a disability, and people from ethnically diverse background.

Job Description

Closing Date

Saturday 15 August 2026
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