Southeastern Trains require a Procurement Officer/Purchasing Administrator to join the team at Slade Green.

The successful applicant will be:

• Responsible for placing orders on suppliers as directed by the Materials Planning Manager or prompted by the Engineering Materials Management System.
• Reviewing committed orders and expediting to ensure on time delivery.
• As the main interface between external suppliers and Southeastern the communication of progress, opportunities, risks, issues & concerns is key to ensure the business remains informed and actions taken.
• Placing non-stock orders as directed by staff when authorised by the department budget holder.

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Southeastern recognises the value of every individual employee and offers benefits that reflect this.

As well as a generous salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes;

• A Contributory Final Salary Pension Scheme 
• Free rail travel on Southeastern and GTR rail services (extends to family members for leisure/educational travel)
• After a qualifying period, reduced rate travel on other train operators, including European services
• Up to 24 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays). 
• Access to an array of discounts for retail and leisure products through our benefits scheme.
• Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity/paternity leave, parental leave and carers leave.

• Place orders (system driven or as directed by the Materials Planning Manager) in a timely manner to ensure supply meets demand.
• Make recommendations to the Materials Planning Manager for inventory management settings adjustment based on historic trends and future forecasted requirements.
• Expedite orders in a timely manner to ensure on time delivery and highlight potential issues before they become critical. Escalate any issues both internally and externally as and when they become known
• Request order acknowledgments and file when received. Follow up orders when placed to ensure receipt by supplier and log enquiry
• At all times follow Southeastern’s Procurement & Engineering Materials (including Safety Critical) procedures

To be considered for this role we recommend you demonstrate the below in your application;

• Understanding of the supply chain process and supply chain management
• Understanding of human relations
• Ability to build relationships
• Good IT knowledge
• A technical related background would be a benefit.

About Southeastern

Southeastern runs train services into London from Kent and East Sussex, operating almost 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 400,000 passengers, serving 176 stations and covering 540 miles of track.

Just over 4,600 employees - mostly from the communities that we serve - work together to provide this vital service and we are looking to expand our successful team. We have a strong set of values that shape the way we run our business and guide our staff in delivering what our customers need. These are:

• We aim to be the best
• We make the difference together
• We care passionately about our people and our passengers

We are committed to being an inclusive employer, creating a workplace where everyone can come to work, feel safe and comfortable and able to do everything to the best of their ability. Read about some of the great Diversity and Inclusion initiatives our Head of Colleague Experience has been leading on here. 

We recognise the positive value of diversity and it matters to us that our teams reflect the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

We proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here.

We have also won the Top Employer award at the Women in Rail Awards 2022!

If you have been unsuccessful in the recruitment process for the same/similar position you will not be eligible to apply for a period of 6 months from that date.

All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years and any previous railway employment). We will also complete right to work in the UK and criminal record checks. This is to ensure we are employing the best person for the role and to protect our customers, colleagues and our reputation. We are unable to offer sponsorship to work in the UK. 

This post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

SOUTHEASTERN is owned by SE Trains Ltd, a subsidiary of the Department for Transport’s public sector owning group, ‘DOHL.’ DOHL has responsibility for three rail companies, LNER, Northern Trains Limited and SE Trains.