Please note: This is for a fixed term contract of 2 years
Equal Opportunities
At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We’re creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of. Who we are
At Transport for Wales, we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that’s rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing.
We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we’ve made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs. Role responsibilities Provide strategic leadership by leading the development and implementation of supply chain and procurement strategies that support TfW’s infrastructure agreement, ensuring alignment with infrastructure, construction, maintenance, and specialist service requirements.
Design and deliver bespoke procurement frameworks by working across across multiple categories including renewals, reactive maintenance, design, labour, materials, plant, and strategic spares to ensure that frameworks are compliant with public procurement regulations and TfW governance.
Be accountable for market engagement and supplier development by conducting structured market engagement activities and identify opportunities for SME inclusion, innovation, and value creation, to build resilient, diverse, and socially responsible supply chains.
Be accountable for contracting and commercial delivery by leading the drafting, negotiation, and execution of complex contracts in collaboration with legal, technical, commercial and operational teams to ensure that contracts deliver value for money, mitigate risk, and embed performance management regimes.
Lead on transition and novation by supporting the transition from legacy arrangements including contract novation to ensure continuity of service and alignment with TfW’s commercial and operational objectives.
Lead on performance and risk management by reviewing supplier performance metrics to ensure that KPIs, SLAs, and social value commitments are embedded into requirements and ongoing supplier risk management.
Provide expert commercial advice to project teams and senior stakeholders by collaborating across departments to ensure joined up approach to strategy development and delivery.
Be responsible for compliance and governance by maintaining audit-ready documentation and support internal and external reporting requirements to ensure all supply chain and procurement activities comply with relevant legislation including the Procurement Act, TfW policies, and ethical standards. Who we’re looking for A relevant professional qualification such as relevant degree, MCIPS or equivalent in Procurement or Commercial Management or proven relevant experience.
Demonstrable experience of managing and undertaking public sector procurement activities, including activities under the new Procurement Act 2023 or previous experience under Public and Utilities Contracts Regulations (PCR & UCR).
Experience in delivering procurement events for a range of requirements and having procurement process responsibility in a fast-moving environment with challenging stakeholder expectations. Demonstrable experience working in a commercial/relationship management role.
Experience in the Infrastructure, Transport or Construction sector
Proven track record of successful delivery of projects in a complex environment. Welsh Language Skills
The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.
Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.
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