BUSINESS FUNCTION: Finance
SALARY: Circa £56,000 per annum / ML2:SB1
ROLE TYPE: Hybrid
HOURS: 37 per week
LOCATION: York

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

You’ll own and manage a portfolio of engineering procurement categories, working with stakeholders across multiple functions to support their project pipelines. That includes leading compliant procurement activity, shaping sourcing strategies, and ensuring every contract delivers against cost, quality and time objectives.

Your day to day could include:

• Building and delivering detailed procurement programmes for major engineering projects – with clear timelines and milestones
• Proposing and implementing procurement strategies in partnership with key stakeholders
• Producing tender documentation and managing the procurement process from start to finish
• Identifying the most effective solutions and securing all necessary approvals
• Providing clear progress reports and updates to senior stakeholders
• Managing and mentoring your procurement engineering team to ensure projects land successfully

What’s in it for you? At Northern, we don’t just value our people - we go the extra mile to support them. Here’s a taste of what you can look forward to:

• Free Travel: Unlimited free travel for you, your partner, and your dependents on Northern services. Plus 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
• Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
• Enhanced Family Benefits: We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
• Exclusive Discounts: From shopping to wellbeing, Northern Perks has you covered.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family, lifestyle, and more.
• Training and Career Development: We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Plus enhanced career pathways no matter what part of the business you’re in.
• Recognition: We know how important it is to show how much we appreciate our people. That’s why we have our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards, recognising and celebrating brilliance every day