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Assistant Project Procurement Manager

Job ID
475292
Posted since
18-Aug-2025
Organization
Mobility
Field of work
SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics
Company
Siemens Mobility Limited
Experience level
Experienced Professional
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Office/Site only
Employment type
Permanent
Location(s)
  • Northampton - West Northamptonshire - United Kingdom
At Siemens Mobility, people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re building a culture where every voice is valued, and where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth go hand-in-hand. Together, we’re shaping the future of rail transport — and we’d love you to be part of the journey.

🌍 Why join us?
  • Be part of a global organisation transforming the rail industry.
  • Work in a supportive, inclusive environment where your ideas matter.
  • Thrive in a role that gives you exposure across supply chain, engineering, and customer services.
📍 The role
We’re looking for an Assistant Project Procurement Manager to join our Customer Services Procurement Team in Northampton (with flexibility to work from home 3 days per week).

This is your chance to play a critical part in keeping the UK rail network moving. You’ll:
  • Lead sourcing activities and manage supplier performance.
  • Collaborate with UK-based suppliers to deliver innovative products and services.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and deliver the best outcomes for passengers.
  • Support train maintenance projects across the UK with your commercial and procurement expertise.


You’ll make a difference by … 
  • Developing robust procurement strategies aligned to bid / project scope requirements and drive these through the implementation phase. 
  • Developing the skills required to draft subcontracts and negotiate with suppliers. 
  • Supporting and maintain the procurement strategy and ensure this is aligned with the wider business 
  • Participate in project kick off meetings to ensure procurement requirements are built in at the front end. 
  • Implementing robust procurement processes and controls into the projects in line with governance. 
  • Building and keep effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers 
  • Implementing a robust Supplier Management regime to document supplier performance and drive improvements. 
  • Identifying Supply Chain Risks and ensure these are documented as part of our wider due diligence process. 

Your success will be grounded by… 

  • Good planning and organisational skills 
  • Ability to build rapport with the supply base and our customers 
  • Having initiative and taking ownership of tasks 
  • Being a hardworking collaborator with willingness to learn 
  • Being responsible, confident, and able to take ownership of tasks as needed 
  • Being disciplined and organised with the ability to work to deadlines 
  • Having good Communication skills
  • Some procurement experience or exposure to purchasing processes

You'll benefit from

Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, company bonus, holiday allowance and pension. We celebrate the fact that our employees are individuals and have different wants and needs. With this in mind, we have a flexible benefits scheme where you can tailor your benefits package to suit you.

#TransformTheEveryday with us 

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us!