Apprenticeship - Procurement and Commercial - Level - London, United Kingdom - Transport for London

Transport for London

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Apprentice Standard
Commercial Procurement and Supply

What Qualifications will I gain?
L4 Diploma in Procurement & Supply with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)

Location - London (there might be some hybrid working involved depending on a placement)

Duration - 2 years

Salary - £22, 915

Quote
Get involved in managing contracts with over 3,000 suppliers and a yearly spend of around £6bn.

Job overview
First things first - what is Procurement & Supply Chain (P&SC)?
- "Procurement and Commercial is a business management function that identifies, sources, accesses and manages the external resources (materials, services and equipment) that an organisation needs to fulfil its strategic objectives" - _Commercial Manager

Our P&C function is responsible for implementing and managing contractual requirements with TfL's supply base of over three thousand suppliers, accounting for roughly £6bn spend per year.

Following the financial challenges we have recently faced it's never been more important to be prudent with our money and understanding our contracts.

As well as procuring key services on behalf of the Greater London Authority (GLA) functional bodies (including the Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade), P&C also engages closely with the Mayor's office and London Boroughs on major capital projects and operating contracts across the Capital.

We also work with Network Rail when it is appropriate to align our practices and approach to the market.

As a function for both the GLA and TfL P&C purchases products and resources including new trains, hydrogen buses, sponsorship and advertising, catering and cleaning, CCTV, electricity, trains, line upgrades and station upgrades.

What will I be doing?
As an apprentice, your two year development programme will be made up of up to four placement rotations. Our aim is to equip you with the range of skills and experience you need for your successful career. We also understand that everyone's career is different, so every apprentice's journey is unique.

Here's an idea of the type of placements on offer:

Year 1
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Operations - 6 months - Responsible for London Underground, DLR, Trams, Crossrail and London Overground - supporting train, track & signalling maintenance and operation, as well as the procurement of new trains and labour
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Professional Services - 6 months - Covering Tech and Data, Commercial Development, Facilities Management, business Services and more

Year 2
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Capital Programmes - 6 months - Responsible for major projects across the Capital including HS2, Line Upgrades, Tunnels, new stations / routes etc
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Central Enabling Teams - 6 months - Responsible for supporting the Commercial business areas by developing processes, establishing governance and controls, managing commercial systems, working with the supplier market, reviewing performance and building the capability of our people

Each placement will see you undertaking a wide variety of responsibilities that increase with your development on the scheme.

You'll start by learning simple procurements to understand the business; by the end of the scheme you'll be running tenders, processing payments, managing contracts and engaging with stakeholders and suppliers, and will have an extensive understanding of commercial thinking and strategies.

Where can this career take me?

Upon successful completion of this scheme, you could roll-off into a Commercial Officer or Assistant Commercial Manager role, dependent on your performance throughout the scheme.

This could lead to further career development opportunities such as a Commercial Manager, Senior Commercial Manager, Head of Commercial, Commercial Director - there's no ceiling to how high you could aim

Successfully completing the Level 4 Diploma means you'll become eligible for membership at the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).

A career in P&C has a lot of scope and is transferrable into both public and private sector organisations.

One thing is true of all businesses; Commercial Procurement is a vital activity and will always be required, meaning that this apprenticeship is an excellent foundation for a successful career.

What training and support will you get?
You'll be working towards a Level 4 qualification in Procurement and Supply. Typically, you'll attend college (online) and complete off the job learning one day a week through remote learning

Whilst on the scheme, we'll support your technical development through a wide range of on-the-job practical experiences and placements. We'll also support your professional development through a combination of online training courses, mentoring opportunities and structured networking opportunities. You'll receive one-to-one support throughout the programme from your scheme sponsor and your placement manager. You'll also be connected to a 'buddy' who'll b