Job Description:

Job information Procurement Agent from the Company Transport for London, this latest Procurement Agent job vacancy is located in the city Hybrid work in London located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Healthcare field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

Organisation- Surface Finance Job- Procurement/Sourcing Position Type- Full Time

Salary: circa. £42k plus excellent benefits

Location: Southwark (Hybrid)

The closing date for applications is 30 August 2024 @ 23:59 hours

Previous applicants need not apply

Overview of project/role

Develop procurement strategies and deliver best value and efficient procurements of services and supplies for a defined category, asset group or delivery area in the Procurement & Commercial Fleet Procurement team. To succeed in this role the job holder will need to collaborate effectively with the stakeholders to identify best value opportunities and will apply compliant and best practice procurement processes.

As a Procurement Agent you'll support the Procurement Manager in the delivery of:

• Strategic supply chain direction for projects and categories from concept through specification, contract and procurement, design, delivery, verification and operational support.

Providing a professional compliant procurement service for allocated user stakeholders within the TfL Group to achieve value for money and high stakeholder satisfaction.

This role will also be responsible for identifying high value money saving opportunities through timely and accurate procurements including the planning of compliant procurement process across the demand planning and bridging self skills and development gaps.

Key Accountabilities

Financial

Identify, negotiate and implement contract & framework agreements which deliver high value for money Maintain accurate auditable records of procurement process compliance Assist reviews/negotiations of contracts during their term to ensure continued fitness for purpose with respect to scope, budget and performance change, risk and be responsible for the development, negotiation and agreement of TfL future contracts.

Stakeholder

Plan and engage with users to understand contract specifications and with suppliers to develop profile of delivery capability Build into contract & framework developments, TfL's sustainable procurement obligations and preferences including assurance of procurement authority level adherence

Business Process

Conduct procurement process in a collaborative manner (advice, tendering, evaluation award & contract management) efficiently using preferred technology-based methods project management skills to lead sourcing exercises.

Learning and Development

Deputise for immediate manager from time to time Prepare timely and accurate management information (e.g. lead buyer reports) covering aspects of stakeholder engagement in the procurement process lifecycle

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively and to influence others through presentations, negotiation and written reports at all levels, i.e. up to Senior Manager level within TfL and up to Managing Director level externally. (Desirable)
• Proven resource management and skills to be able to prioritise work in a highly pressurised environment. (Essential)

Knowledge

• Qualified to CIPS professional standard or equivalent. (Desirable)
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of current domestic and EU legislative requirements and proven experience in applying these to day-to-day procurement activities and documentation. (Desirable)
• Computer literate and experienced in use of standard of MS Office software packages. (Essential)
• Using P2P tools and software i.e. SAP, Ariba (Desirable)
• CIPS/RICS membership (or eligibility for membership) (Desirable)
• Educated to University degree level, or equivalent. (Essential)
• 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. (Desirable)

Experience

• Proven experience in commercial negotiations for procurements. (Essential)
• Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative. (Essential)
• Experience in preparing, reviewing and agreeing Tender documentation, Contract terms and conditions and commercial schedules. (Desirable)

Core Competencies

This role profile takes account of the primary factors but recognises there may be a number of items required to fulfil the role, but which are not required to be detailed.

Commercial Thinking - The ability to view situations from a commercial perspective. At lower levels there should be an understanding of the importance of cost and efficiencies to TfL, developing to a level where commercially focused decisions are made

Communicating and Influence - a clear and articulate communicator, able to persuade others using simple techniques and to challenge in a constructive manner

Planning & Organising - uses available resources to plan the procurement activities well in advance, flagging risks to delivery and taking appropriate action to deliver to plans and milestones.

Problem Solving and decision making - uses a range of information and multiple analytical and problem solving techniques to determine the root causes of problems and to understand the wider impact of options. Generates and evaluates options and solutions to ensure balanced decisions.

Stakeholder Management - identifies key stakeholders and their criticality to the procurement objectives and defines the impact the procurement activities will have on them and their business area; proactively engages with the stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of business objectives.

Results Focus - demonstrates a ‘can do' attitude to performance and puts drive and energy into achieving results; sets challenging performance standards and takes action to exceed goals and expectations and to continually improve performance

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.

Application Process

Please apply using your CV. We recommend that you consider the motivations, skills, knowledge and experience required for this role and ensure your CV outlines where you meet these criteria. PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.

Benefits

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

• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home to work or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket

• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays

• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow

• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)

• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme

• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers

• Discounted Eurostar travel

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Keywords : London jobs
Closed Date : 2025-07-14