Merseyrail is the train operator for the Liverpool City Region and provides award winning train reliability for its passengers. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Merseyrail Procurement Department as a Senior Buyer.

The successful candidates primary focus will be to deliver high value tenders subject to the Utility Contract Regulations; working with stakeholders to optimise strategic contracts and to maximise operational and commercial benefits to support our savings targets, alongside supporting the procurement team with day-to-day activities.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate previous procurement experience subject to either the Utilities Contract Regulations or Public Contract Regulations, be MCIPS qualified or working towards an MCIPS qualification and have excellent IT skills including a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

For further information about this post, please contact via email, Hayley Farrell, Senior Procurement Business Partner on the following email address hfarrell@merseyrail.org    

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete an online assessment and attend interview(s).

As an equal opportunities employer, Merseyrail particularly welcomes applications from Black, Asian, Minority, Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds as they are currently underrepresented. All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role.