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.

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.
TFW is a Disability Confident employer. 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.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

To support the Operational Planning project team in the successful delivery of key projects. Ensuring that projects are delivered in line with agreed timeline, budgets and governance processes. Whilst also providing commercial expertise.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

Providing expert commercial support to the project team supporting them to deliver projects in line with expectations.
Lead the design and implementation of the Procurement and Commercial strategy to include the procurement of a long-term commercial model to support ongoing contract management. Developing mechanisms and contracts in line with TFW procurement requirements and suitable to the specific projects needs.
Represent TFW in commercial negotiations with third party suppliers.
Undertaking contract management and monitoring activities with third party suppliers.
Drafting and negotiation of contracts with third party suppliers (in conjunction with other TFW relevant parties inc Legal and Procurement). Ensuring that these contracts meet the needs to TFW, aligning with our core values and deliver value for money.
Developing procurement frameworks. Working with relevant internal teams to develop bespoke procurement frameworks which can be used by TFW to utilise the service of third-party suppliers.
Lead the design and the implementation undertaking of the market engagement strategy and activities. Engaging suppliers in the relevant fields gaining a thorough understanding of the market and developing relationships which can develop and be mutually beneficial to the supplier and TFW.
Closely monitor and manage supplier performance. Being a champion for operational excellence and positive customer experience. Ensuring suppliers adherence to contractual SLAs and working collaboratively to ensure these are met or exceeded.