Head of Bids & Projects Procurement Management

Head of Bids & Projects Procurement Management Job ID 508552 Posted since 01-Jun-2026 Organization Mobility Field of work SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics Company Siemens Mobility Limited Experienced Professional Job type Full-time Office/Site only Employment type Permanent Location(s) Goole - East Riding of Yorkshire - United Kingdom London - London City of - United Kingdom Southampton - Southampton - United Kingdom What if your next role actually made you excited for Mondays? At Siemens Mobility, we believe our people are the cornerstone of our success. We are committed to nurturing a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. Join our global community, where your growth and development are as important as our shared mission to innovate and transform the Rail industry. We’re looking for a Head of Bids & Projects Procurement Management to lead the delivery of efficient, cost-effective procurement support across bids and projects within Siemens Mobility UKI. In this pivotal role, you’ll take responsibility for leading all procurement activities across integrated project teams and bid teams, ensuring a value-driven and compliant approach throughout. You’ll lead and develop the Bids & Projects Procurement Management team, ensuring the right capability and resource is in place to support a dynamic portfolio of work. Working closely with Bid and Project Procurement Managers, you’ll ensure activities are executed in line with project requirements, processes and governance. With external supplier spend representing a significant proportion of SMO UKI’s revenue, this role is critical in driving commercial performance, enabling successful project delivery and enhancing overall business profitability. You’ll make a difference by …. Leading and developing the Bids & Projects Procurement Management function, ensuring strong governance, capability and resource alignment across a dynamic portfolio. Driving procurement strategy execution across bids and projects, ensuring consistent delivery through Bid and Project Procurement teams and seamless handover between phases. Enabling high-performing project delivery, aligning procurement activity with project and bid requirements to ensure readiness, efficiency and competitive advantage. Building strong stakeholder partnerships, working closely with Project, Sales and Bid teams to understand demand, shape pipelines and align procurement to business needs. Strengthening customer relationships, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver value and support future growth opportunities. Delivering commercial impact, ensuring budgets are met, driving cost reduction initiatives, improving bid competitiveness and reducing supply chain non-conformance costs. Championing a safe, compliant and high-performance culture, embedding HSQE standards, continuous improvement, effective people leadership and Siemens values across the team. Driving sustainable procurement to meet customer needs What you’ll need to succeed… Strong procurement management experience, with a focus on direct spend within complex, project-based environments Proven track record supporting major bids and projects, delivering procurement outcomes that enable successful delivery and competitiveness Ability to operate in a matrix and multi-disciplinary environment, collaborating effectively across teams and functions Commercial acumen and negotiation expertise, with the ability to drive value and influence outcomes Excellent stakeholder management skills, building trusted relationships at all organisational levels, internally and externally Confident communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate strategy and influence diverse audiences CIPS (or equivalent), a business or engineering degree, SAP experience, experience within a multinational organisation, and leadership of teams in a matrix structure At Siemens Mobility, we believe that work should work for you. We go beyond standard benefits to create an environment where our people feel supported, empowered and valued both professionally and personally. Wellbeing : Flexible working, 24/7 Mental health support, Subsidised gym memberships, Subsidised Bupa healthcare, Enhanced sick pay Financial : Match and More pension, Life assurance, Perks at Work discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, Annual Bonus Family : Day-one parental rights, Shared parental leave, Extra holidays for length of service, Enjoy 26 days annual leave (plus public holidays), with the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 days each year, volunteering days and sabbaticals Personal Growth : Access to online learning, Support for external training and development opportunities, Inclusive culture promoting equality and belonging, Active employee networks, Opportunities to grow your skills and career Join Siemens Mobility where your wellbeing, growth, and future matter. Transform The Everyday 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! We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter, who will be happy to support you. At Siemens, we promote a growth mindset, the self-belief that we can learn and grow, take on new challenges and adapt to change. If you don't match all the criteria for this role but feel you have transferable skills to enable you to succeed, we encourage you to apply #J-18808-Ljbffr Siemens Mobility