Transport for Wales
Procurement Manager
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This advert is placed on behalf of Pullman Rail, which is a subsidiary of Transport for Wales.
Permanent Opportunity
- Salary: £48,000 per annum
- Location: Cardiff
- Closing date: 22/07/2026
Equal Opportunities
At Pullman Rail we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone’s different and has their own perspective, so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers.
Who we are
At Pullman Rail (part of the Transport for Wales family), we’re on a mission to be the engineering and overhaul partner of choice to the UK transport network. From our purpose-built facility in Cardiff, we provide comprehensive services including vehicle overhauls, heavy maintenance, component repairs and system upgrades to a large proportion of the UK rail fleet. Safety, quality and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. Our skilled engineers, technicians and support teams play a vital role in supporting the reliability and performance of the UK rail network — and we are proud to contribute to the industrial strength of South Wales. We are an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and supported to reach their full potential.
Role responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead our Procurement and Stores functions, ensuring the timely, cost-effective and compliant supply of materials, goods and services that keep our business moving. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, Planning and Logistics, you will provide operational leadership across procurement and stores, driving supplier performance, developing procurement strategies and ensuring materials are available to support production and customer commitments. You will play a key role in strengthening supplier relationships, improving commercial performance and embedding best practice across the procurement function. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional who enjoys leading people, influencing stakeholders and delivering continuous improvement within a fast-paced engineering environment.
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Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Leadership and People – Lead, coach and develop the Procurement and Stores teams, creating a high-performing, collaborative culture focused on service, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Procurement Strategy – Develop and implement procurement and category strategies that deliver value for money, improve supplier performance and support operational and commercial objectives.
- Supplier and Contract Management – Build strong strategic relationships with suppliers, negotiate commercial agreements, monitor supplier performance and drive improvements in quality, cost and delivery.
- Operational Delivery – Oversee the end-to-end procurement process for production materials, indirect goods and services, ensuring timely availability of materials while maintaining compliance with company governance and delegated authority.
- Commercial Performance – Analyse procurement data, spend, inventory and supplier performance to support informed decision-making, identify savings opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
- Compliance and Risk Management – Ensure procurement activities comply with Company policies, quality standards and regulatory requirements, managing supplier approvals, audits and procurement-related risks.
- Continuous Improvement – Drive improvements across procurement and stores processes, supporting digitalisation, standardisation and best practice to enhance business performance.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Work closely with Production, Engineering, Planning, Finance and other internal stakeholders to ensure procurement activities support business priorities and customer requirements.
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Who we’re looking for
An experienced Procurement Manager or Senior Procurement professional with a background in engineering, manufacturing, heavy industry or rail.
- CIPS qualified (or equivalent professional procurement qualification).
- Proven experience leading procurement and/or stores teams and developing high-performing individuals.
- Commercial acumen with experience in supplier sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.
- Excellent knowledge of procurement, inventory management and supply chain processes.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret procurement data and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the business.
- A proactive and organised leader who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and is passionate about delivering continuous improvement.
Next steps
Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? Please get in touch. This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Please note: You must hold the permanent right to work in the UK. We are not currently able to provide sponsorship.
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