ETCS Procurement Manager (Secondment / Fixed Term Contract) We have an exciting opportunity for an ECTS Procurement Manager to join the XC ETCS team to lead on all programme procurement activities, helping to prepare XC for the digital signalling future. Responsibilities will include; Purpose of Job & Principal Accountabilities To represent XC as part of the wider fitment team, working alongside industry colleagues from the ROSCO and supply chain. To lead the Technical System Integration within a System of Systems Safety leadership relevant to the introduction of new systems Coordinate the internal technical and operational business aspects required to ensure compliance with the new ETCS infrastructure on CrossCountry train routes. Coordinate required business case(s) elements associated with implementation of technical changes incorporating all elements from fleet readiness. Lead ETCS readiness for fleet, defining any team requirements and managing this team when getting to implementation phase. Attend industry meetings as required and represent CrossCountry, and liaise across the business to ensure information, risks and issues are disseminated appropriately. Ensuring that the CrossCountry Safety Management System adequately and accurately records arrangements in place to control risks arising from ETCS Fleet Fitment. Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications & Training Ideally, you will be: Skilled in compiling robust tender and commercial documents; Demonstrable experience in running tenders and leading complex procurement activities; Demonstrable experience in leading commercial negotiations Experience in procuring direct and indirect goods and services particularly within an IT, Rail or transport related industry, ideally with ETCS / project / programme experience Good appreciation of supply market for technical services; Good stakeholder relationship skills; Spend analysis skills, advanced excel required; Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (or actively working towards); Essential Demonstrated experience in the management of suppliers. Demonstrated experience in the management of e-procurement systems. Demonstrated knowledge of the rail industry and purchasing limitations Desirable ETCS knowledge and background The role will be based in York, but alternative locations may be considered including Birmingham and Leeds. We are very happy to received applications for part time working / job shares or alternative flexible working, however there will be a requirement to be office based for a proportion of the week. Travel between locations will also be essential. Closing date for completed applications is the 1st January 2026. We acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success. Did you know you can set up alerts for new job opportunities? Simply navigate to 'My Job Alerts' in the Jobs Hub to get started. Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day. The activities of Arriva are divided into four business units: UK Bus, UK Trains, The Netherlands and Mainland Europe. Arriva has passenger transport operations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom, and also operates a rolling stock leasing company in Romania. If the right opportunity hasn’t appeared yet, express your interest in future positions by selecting Get Started below. Alternatively, you can register for an account by choosing ‘Sign In’ at the top of the page, which will allow you to receive email notifications for new job listings that align with your interests.