Procurement Manager (IT) in YO1

Job Description

The Opportunity –\n\nFord & Stanley are supporting a key rail client with the recruitment of a Procurement Manager (Digital & IT) to deliver a professional procurement service across a critical and fast-evolving category.\n\nThis role will play a key part in managing end-to-end procurement activity, including tendering, negotiating, and awarding contracts, ensuring value for money, compliance, and effective supplier performance.\n\nYou will act as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders, providing commercial advice and procurement expertise across digital and IT projects, while ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, governance requirements, and industry regulations.\n\nThe position also involves driving procurement transformation through the use of modern systems (e.g. Oracle Fusion), improving processes, and supporting system adoption across the business.\n\nThis role would suit a commercially astute procurement professional with strong stakeholder management skills and experience operating within regulated or complex environments.\n\nResponsibilities –\n\nDevelop and implement procurement strategies aligned to business and stakeholder requirements.\nLead end-to-end sourcing activity including RFQs, tendering, evaluation, and contract award\nNegotiate contracts to ensure best value, risk mitigation, and compliance with regulations\nEnsure procurement activity complies with Procurement Act 2023, FOIA, and governance standards\nBuild and manage strong stakeholder relationships across Digital & IT and wider business functions\nManage supplier performance through KPIs, SLAs, and continuous improvement reviews\nIdentify and mitigate supply chain risks, including emerging markets and supplier capabilities\nLead the development of tender documentation and ensure robust evaluation processes\nProvide procurement expertise on technology-related contracts (data protection, IP, security requirements)\nSupport and optimise procurement systems (e.g. Oracle Fusion), acting as a SME for users\nCollaborate with legal and cross-functional teams to ensure contract compliance and delivery\nDrive social value and sustainability through procurement activities and supplier engagement\nThe Candidate –\n\nEssential –\n\nExperience in a Procurement Manager or Senior Procurement role\nSrong track record of tendering, negotiation, and contract award\nExperience managing end-to-end procurement processes\nExcellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills\nStrong analytical and commercial awareness\nUnderstanding of procurement regulations and contract governance\nExperience using ERP systems and sourcing platforms\nAbility to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment\nDesirable –\n\nCIPS qualified or working towards\nExperience in Digital / IT procurement categories\nKnowledge of Procurement Act 2023 and public sector frameworks (e.g.

CCS, ESPO)\nUnderstanding of technology contracts (data protection, IP, security)\nExperience within rail, regulated, or safety-critical industries\nProject management experience or exposure\nLocation –\n\nYork\n\nWorking Pattern –\n\nMonday to Friday\n\nAbout Ford & Stanley –\n\nFord & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness.\n\nWe support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.\n\nFord & Stanley TalentWise – Business specialising in blue‑collar trade & technical services – permanent and temporary\n\nFord & Stanley Recruitment – Business specialising in white‑collar recruitment across specialist verticals including Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, Digital, Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics\n\nFord & Stanley Executive Search – Executive Search and Interim solutions across the UK, Europe, North America, and the Middle East\n\nFord & Stanley Genius Performance – Accelerating performance through coaching, training, and leadership development\n\nFord & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd are a Confident employer and are committed to equal opportunities