Strategic Procurement & Commercial Director

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A major transport authority in the UK seeks a Group Procurement and Commercial Director to lead a diverse team, manage a £10bn budget, and drive significant transformation in procurement strategies. This pivotal role requires a visionary leader with experience in large-scale projects and supplier relationship management. The director will ensure compliance and advocate for TfL's strategic ambitions while enjoying an excellent benefits package, including a final salary pension and free travel on TfL networks.

Benefits

Final salary pension scheme

Free travel on TfL network

30 days annual leave plus holidays

Private healthcare discounted scheme

Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in supporting large-scale projects.
• Experience in transport, utilities, aviation or civil engineering.
• Proven track record of leading organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse function of around 600 professionals.
• Drive performance across a global supply chain.
• Shape and deliver a long-term strategy for Procurement & Commercial.

Skills

Visionary commercial leadership

Strong commercial acumen

Exceptional negotiation skills

Building long-term supplier relationships

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Education

Relevant professional qualification (e.g. RICS, CIPS)

Job description

A major transport authority in the UK seeks a Group Procurement and Commercial Director to lead a diverse team, manage a £10bn budget, and drive significant transformation in procurement strategies. This pivotal role requires a visionary leader with experience in large-scale projects and supplier relationship management. The director will ensure compliance and advocate for TfL's strategic ambitions while enjoying an excellent benefits package, including a final salary pension and free travel on TfL networks.