Overview
Procurement Consultant role at Turner & Townsend.
Company
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest.
Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com
Role Opportunity
Due to increased workload and securing of new clients within the Public and Private sectors, we have opportunities for Procurement Consultants to join our growing Contract Services team in our UK offices. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop their career, skills and knowledge through:
* Working with some of the largest organisations in the country
* Make a difference on large scale flagship projects
* Challenge themselves in a market leading global business
* Work with an outstanding team of specialist procurement and other consultant disciplines
The Contract Services team includes specialists in procurement and contract strategy, claims management and dispute resolution services. We are the first consultancy to be recognised by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) for excellence in procurement processes for clients in the construction sector. Our team received a Procurement Excellence Programme Award.
Responsibilities
* Provide procurement strategy advice to public and private sector clients
* Collaborate with a team on end-to-end procurement services for major projects or programmes
* Support the development of the services provided by Turner & Townsend
* Support the delivery of team and wider business targets
* Support the work-winning capability of the Contract Services team
The Offer
The intention is to develop the right applicant within the Contract Services team, offering an opportunity to rapidly progress their career within an entrepreneurial and growing team. This will be achieved through exposure to large scale projects, mentoring and coaching, procurement training and becoming trusted experts. Turner & Townsend encourages a Hybrid method of working to provide work-life balance. We support attainment of MCIPS Status for CIPS and provide regular Professional Development to advance skills and knowledge. There are opportunities to travel nationally and internationally to service key commissions for our blue-chip client portfolio.
Qualifications
* Experience in a strategic procurement environment
* Experience in tender preparation and development
* Experience of developing and awarding contracts individually or as part of a team
* Knowledge of multiple supply markets with cross-sector experience with Public Contract Regulations or equivalent
* Awareness of standard form contracts including NEC and JCT
* Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply (or working towards)
* Degree related to construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law or procurement (preferred)
* Experience in Defence, Utilities, Infrastructure sectors (preferred)
* Security Clearance (SC) – currently valid or can be reinstated
Skills
* Ability to develop procurement strategy within a project or programme context
* Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Understanding of key commercial principles and techniques
* Supporting the delivery of strategy and/or development of documentation in a capital project or programme
Behaviours
* Adaptable and able to take Personal Responsibility
* Confident, independent and able to work with autonomy
* Ability to manage activities and stakeholders
* Collaborative and able to work within a team to achieve outcomes
* Ambitious and keen to learn
Additional Information
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, to be adhered to where applicable.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency will ask candidates to pay a fee. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted are the property of Turner & Townsend.
Job Locations and Availability
Leeds, England, United Kingdom; Wakefield; York; Bradford; other UK locations may apply. This listing includes multiple regional postings and referrals may increase interviewing chances.
Notes: This description may include references to current openings and locations; listings are subject to change without notice.
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