Key Notes
Procurement and contract management across TfL’s category-led portfolio are the focus of this multi-vacancy campaign. Assignments may cover technology, stations, trains, construction and other commercial categories, with some construction-specific entry criteria. The permanent, full-time posts offer circa £41,000 and a 50% office/home split. Flexible arrangements are welcomed, and offers are expected from November 2026 onwards.
What You'll Work On
- Support commercial strategy and procurement planning, analysing sourcing options and aligning proposed approaches with business needs and category strategies.
- Manage or support sourcing projects through contract award, selecting procurement routes and guiding stakeholders through the commercial lifecycle where required.
- Manage contracts and supplier performance, applying governance, financial control and risk management to medium- and high-complexity commercial arrangements.
- Build supplier and stakeholder relationships and contribute to responsible procurement, supply-chain improvement and better commercial processes, systems and data.
Why This Role Matters
- TfL’s commercial portfolio benefits from sourcing and supplier decisions aligned with business requirements, helping the organisation assess value and manage continuity risks.
- TfL’s medium- and high-complexity contracts receive performance and financial review, giving commercial teams evidence to address supplier problems across the contract lifecycle.
What They Are Looking For
- Experience: Procurement, commercial, buying or similar experience and knowledge of the end-to-end commercial lifecycle are essential.
- Stakeholder: Communication, relationship-building and collaborative problem-solving are essential.
- Domain: Construction knowledge and construction or quantity-surveying experience are essential only for construction-focused assignments.
- Preferred: Relevant CIPS/RICS membership, commercial tools, procurement law, responsible procurement and commercial-risk knowledge are desirable.
- Eligibility: Right-to-work, DBS and employment checks apply; visa sponsorship is unavailable.