Supply Chain Manager

We are proud to be One Team at East Midlands Railway (EMR). We are passionate about keeping people safe, delighting our customers, doing the right thing, and putting customers at the heart of our sustainable railway for the East Midlands.

With over 2,600 employees, our people are the reason we are so successful. Nine times accredited as a Top Employer, we value our people and are dedicated to making sure that everybody feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work.

At EMR we want to proactively embrace diversity across our workforce and recognise that we are under-represented in terms of females and ethnic minority groups. We’re therefore taking positive steps to promote a positive and inclusive culture; we welcome applications from those that identify with these groups to better represent our communities.

We have an exciting opportunity to join #TeamEMR as the Engineering Function Supply Chain Manager.

As the Fleet Supply Chain Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of EMR's services by managing supply contracts and inventory levels with precision. You will be responsible for securing the timely delivery of materials at the right quality and price, negotiating and re-negotiating supplier agreements as needed.

A key part of your role will be leading a professional stores team to deliver outstanding support to the Production Team through efficient and well-organised inventory management. Your efforts will directly impact train availability and customer satisfaction, ensuring that spares are delivered on time, avoiding cancellations and on-board defects.

Your key responsibilities include:

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and develop a high-performing Stores Team to deliver a compliant, efficient, and professional service.
• Ensure alignment between team objectives and depot/service delivery targets.
• Manage all people-related duties, including performance reviews, training records, and adherence to HR policies.

Compliance & Process Oversight

• Ensure all supply chain operations comply with company policy, ISO9001 standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and improve procedures for purchasing, stock handling, and fuel management.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and service levels.
• Conduct performance reviews, enforce contract compliance, and handle claims through Finance.
• Oversee renewal of supplier agreements, ensuring strategic alignment and value for money.
• Manage all warranty processes to maximise returns and reduce risk.

Inventory & Asset Control

• Oversee inventory accuracy and repairable item management.
• Conduct audits in coordination with Finance.
• Manage ROSCO-owned spares, ensuring full compliance across access, storage, and repair cycles.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Planning, Production, and Technical teams to ensure material availability supports operational priorities.
• Ensure Bill of Materials and procurement plans are accurate and aligned with delivery schedules.

Systems & Financial Control

• Maintain data accuracy in the Fleet Management System for effective planning and reporting.
• Approve material purchases and manage supply chain budgets (including overtime).
• Report on key KPIs to support continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.

What we are looking for:

• Educated to degree level in Engineering, Operations, Business Management or a related discipline — or equivalent relevant experience.
• Practical, hands-on experience in supply chain operations within a complex or regulated environment.
• A proven track record of negotiating, securing, and managing high-value supply contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to extract maximum value from the supply base through performance management and strategic sourcing.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and manage high-performing teams.
• Good technical writing skills and experience developing and maintaining procedures in line with ISO 9001 standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI — with the ability to analyse and present data effectively.
• Experience or knowledge of railway rolling stock and related technical systems is highly desirable.

As well as a competitive salary, we’ll also offer you:

• An excellent defined benefit pension scheme
• 32 days’ holiday per year; increasing to 34 days after 2 years
• Free First-Class duty travel on the EMR network
• Free standard leisure travel on the EMR network and Train Operating Companies under Transport UK & LNER
• 75% discount on national leisure travel (inc partner and dependants)
• Friends and Family discounted tickets on the EMR network
• Various training opportunities
• Employee benefits portal with access to generous discounts, Cycle 2 Work Scheme …and many more!

EMR has a hybrid working policy which is applicable for this role. This means the role can be based at home 2-3 days per week and in the office 2-3 days per week. Should you wish to work full time in the office this is also an option.

We are open minded to applications from people who wish to have flexible working. Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

To apply please complete the online application form and upload your CV, as we operate blind screening please remove personal details, including your name, from your CV.

We promise to treat you fairly, consistently and with respect throughout the application, assessment and selection process.