TL3238P

Role and responsibilities:

Member of Contracts & Procurement Team delivering contract administration and/or procurement services over the whole asset lifecycle to meet the needs of Tube Lines business and procurement objectives.

Key Accountabilities:

• Implementing whole lifecycle procurement policy decisions within the Directorate based on Projects Procurement Strategy and Sourcing Plans.

• Supporting the Contracts & Procurement Team to develop Tube Lines knowledge of supply markets and maintaining up to date information
• Develop and maintain effective business relationships with contractors and suppliers.
• Planning and managing tender action in accordance with process probity including:
• preparation of procurement plan

• tender selection
• preparation of tender documents & inviting tenders
• evaluating tenders & negotiating with shortlisted tenderers
• preparation of contracts and orders. 

• Administering and monitoring progress of contracts within asset group in accordance with process probity, including:
• management and control of all contractual correspondence being the focal point for all correspondence with the Contractor(s)
• evaluating supplier performance through site visits and relevant reports
• recording and responding to contractor early warnings

• negotiating compensation events and obtaining authority for variations/change orders
• review and value payment applications and certify payments to be made (disallowing costs where not a part of such contracts)
• resolving disputes, claims and remedies on contracts to achieve timely resolution in the most cost operationally effective manner to Tube Lines.

• Effective and efficient close-out of the contract
• Act within the delegated authority for this position

Required SkillsandExperience:

• Be professionally qualified, a member of CIPS, RICS or equivalent business related qualification, and be educated to degree level or equivalent standard.

• Have demonstrable and proven experience within the procurement / contract management function in a range of construction/ service orientated areas.

• Have demonstrable and proven experience covering the complete procurement and contract management lifecycles.

• Demonstrable and proven knowledge and experience of the supplier market and the effective application of value for money strategies and solutions.

• Experience of negotiation both internally and externally, be a good communicator and must have good inter-personal skills.
• Be able to comprehend technical and complex specification requirements and translate those into commercially viable contractual documents.

Further Information:

As well as the appropriate technical knowledge and skills, you will be asked to demonstrate the following key competencies if you are selected for interview:

For further information, please contact the HR Administrator, Projects on 020 7088 5614.

To apply please send a complete CV and covering letter clearly outlining the reasons for your interest in the post and your relevant experience to the email or postal addresses below:

Projects.HR@tubelines.com

The HR Service Centre, Tube Lines Limited, Level 7, 15 Westferry Circus,CanaryWharf,LondonE14 4HD

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