Procurement Manager - Pontypridd, South Wales

Salary: £37,200 - £40,000

Basis: Full time

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

• Undertake the required procurement to enable Transport for Wales to meet its business requirements and deliver key infrastructure projects.
• Work with other functions across the company to ensure compliance with internal and external procurement policy, process and relevant legislation.
• Provide advice and expertise across the company and to relevant stakeholders on appropriate procurement strategies by conducting and advising on market analysis, potential and compliant routes to market and supplier engagement requirement.
• Ensure that all procurement is in line with the Sustainable Procurement and Supply Chain Policy, process, procedure and legislation.
• Lead and deliver procurement events by advising stakeholders of options, developing strategies, drafting relevant documentation, coordinating tender and evaluations, and making informed recommendations to assist TfW in achieving business requirements and project outcomes.
• Support project delivery, and where called upon lead programmes of work for TfW teams with desired outcomes, including establishing frameworks.
• Support the shaping, implementation and management of the procurement process and procedures by working closely with the Head of Procurement and the team.

Who we're looking for

• A relevant professional qualification such as relevant degree, MCIPS or MRICS or proven relevant experience.
• Good knowledge and experience working under Public and Utilities Contract Regulations and Non-regulated Procurement.
• Experience in delivering procurement events for a range of requirements and having procurement process responsibility in a fast-moving environment with challenging stakeholder expectations.
• Able to deliver category procurement and packaging processes to drive sound sustainable procurement outcomes.

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.

Next steps

Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details.

Transport for Wales is a disability leader. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful.

This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Note that you must hold the permanent right to work in the UK. We are not currently able to provide sponsorship.