404 Procurement jobs in England & Wales

From mission critical systems that govern the movement of trains; digital information and payment systems across London; asset refurbishment or enhancement or customer movement; to buying engineering, architectural, professional services, marketing and branding services including generating significant revenue for TfL, P&C plays a key role in delivering all aspects of Transport for London's obligations. It is our responsibility to plan, strategize and procure and manage every essential component that TfL needs to deliver the millions of journeys that take place on our network each day. With responsibility for the significant £6bn+ spend that is needed to keep London moving, the commercial activity P&C drive, ensures we get the best return on investment and deliver outstanding long-term value. The Business Areas Indirects Roles in the Indirects team can work with and learn over a dozen different category areas which include Professional Services, Contingent Labour, L&D, Advertising, Marketing, Branding, Electric Vehicles and many more. As the main provider of Outsourced Procurement Service to the whole of the GLA family, this team has a unique scope to be involved in a number of social, environmental, and carbon net zero initiatives Another great opportunity for any budding Commercial people is the significant value and revenue that this team generates from commercial deals in areas such as Adverting on the London Underground., Using a category management approach, the team manages the whole cycle of procurement to the customers GLA family wide. Fleet The Fleet maintenance team support the day-to-day operations of our London Underground fleet (rolling stock) and depots. The roles are critical to ensure our suppliers deliver the best possible value to TfL and support TfL's role of Keeping London Moving. The roles could involve procuring contracts of varying scope, including material supply, repair services and other maintenance works. The team also manage critical relationships with suppliers ensuring long term strategic contracts are supported with strong supplier relationship management. The successful candidate will be required to work flexibility to support adhoc issues as well as work strategically to improve working relationships and prioritise effectively. Infrastructure These roles support the Infrastructure part of Operations. A fast paced and dynamic area. Infrastructure is responsible for a diverse portfolio of categories, from Lifts and Escalators, Signals, Power and Cooling, Asset Resilience and minor civils. A great area for a capable individual to use their skills and knowledge to deliver capital projects and drive value for money for TfL. London Trams The roles will work alongside the maintenance managers for Power, Civils, Track, Communication Systems and Fleet on a range of supply, services and works contracts also programmes of works on the tram vehicles, depot and infrastructure. The role involves the procurement activities in a live operational environment where no two days are the same. Rail and Sponsored Services This is a wonderful opportunity to join the Outsourced Operations team that owns the end-to-end sourcing and contract management processes for a broad portfolio including London Cable Car, Woolwich Ferry, London River Services, Bus Stops and Shelters and Micro-mobility (Santander Cycle-Hire Scheme, E-scooters).,

• Collate Stakeholder requirements and specifications source data and intelligence about suppliers, market sectors and contractual commitments for the development of the Procurement pipeline Develop procurement strategies, category plans and specific procurement plans, in support of a defined assets or delivery area.
• Manage the procurement processes for competitive tendering, including supplier selection, pre-qualification, tendering and evaluation and contract award in accordance with the procurement plan, procedures and governance.
• Lead risk assessments with subject matter experts to establish the safety and business criticality of the works, services or products to be procured and develop the appropriate level of supplier and product assurance, audit and evaluation for each procurement to mitigate risks and incorporate HSQE policies.
• Utilise e-procurement tools, templates and standard forms of contract, to maximise the efficiency and control of the procurement process and to support the fair evaluation of responses from the bidding suppliers.
• Manage contract negotiations, including the formulation of negotiation parameters, analysis and interpretation of commercial data and demonstration of flexibility whilst achieving negotiation objectives.
• Prepare appropriate forms of contract to clarify the price and deliverables for the works or services, contract responsibilities, and the incentives, risk and obligations for each party; stipulate contractual remedies in the event of poor performance or breach of contract. .
• Maintain accurate and auditable records of procurement process compliance and ensure that vital records are maintained and archived when appropriate, and the contracts
• and supplier registers are updated
• Exercise procurement authority as delegated by the Commercial Director; maintain high levels of process probity.
  
  Procurement Management - Ability to plan, deliver and manage all procurement activities to deliver contracts and frameworks - (Essential)
• Contract Management - Has a full understanding of a range of different forms of contract and the components required to form a contract package and the interrelationship between these elements. Able to advise on appropriate forms to suit different procurement approaches. Understands the concept of risk allocation between the parties - (Essential)
• Risk - Has a good grasp of risk management principles and is able to apply risk assessment techniques in the preparation of procurement plans - (Desirable)
• Negotiation - An experienced negotiator who is practised in preparing negotiating strategies based on analysis and market knowledge and has used different styles of negotiation to drive the agreement of terms for new contracts or variations in a variety of categories and/or sectors - (Essential)
• Compliance - Has a good working knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory requirements and operates within the corporate governance framework as it applies to the commercial life cycle - (Desirable)
• Supplier Relationship Management- A working knowledge of and ability to apply SRM at work-stream or project level - (Desirable)
• HSQE - operates with a good level of awareness of HSQE requirements, as they relate to contracts and contractors and ensures HSQE considerations underpin the procurement approach. Able to maintain the accuracy and quality of own work, making good use of tools and systems available to monitor work in progress and to identify corrective actions - (Desirable).
Knowledge:
• Extensive experience of how the various commercial activities interrelate and are applied on major work streams, projects and programmes - (Essential)
• Hold Fellowship/Membership of The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS/MRICS) or The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or equivalent professional qualifications or working towards - (Desirable)
• Educated to degree level, or equivalent - (Desirable)
• Sound knowledge of European and UK Procurement Law and other relevant legal and regulatory requirements - (Desirable)
• Good grasp of financial and procurement controls, processes and systems - (Essential), Experienced in planning and delivering procurements in an Underground / Railway environment, asset management business, or in a highly regulated industry with health and safety at its core - (Desirable)
• Previous experience of working within the EU Regulations for public sector and utilities procurement - (Desirable)
• Experienced in utilisation of specialist IT systems for the management of sourcing - (Desirable)
  
  Transport for London (TfL) is one of the best known and most successful Integrated Transport Authorities in the world. We're at the forefront of technological innovation, and the envy of transport authorities around the globe.
It's an exciting time at TFL with a diverse range of projects and programmes delivering improvements and enhancements to our assets or maintaining the network to Keep London Moving. To support this, we have a number of procurement and contract management opportunities to deliver value for money and the right outcomes for TfL and ultimately for those that live, work, and visit London. Join our inclusive organisation and take the next step in your procurement and commercial career.

Package - Salary circa £60k plus generous benefits including Final Salary Pension, free travel on the TfL network, discounted Network Rail travel, Healthcare options & staff discounts schemes (further detail below) Location - Most programmes are based in Central London whilst the Trams Programme is based in Croydon. The roles are on a hybrid working pattern, currently 50% office attendance. Contract Type - TfL/Permanent, In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:
• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• A 75% discount on National Rail Season Ticket and interest free loan
• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel