Overview
Turner & Townsend is a leading global consultancy with around 3,000 employees in the UK and over 6,000 globally. This is a growing organisation with high ambitions and a reputation for quality. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun culture. Our Contract Services team has over 140 employees delivering services to public and private sector clients across central and local government, defence, transport, power and utilities. We are the first consultancy recognised by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) for excellence in procurement processes in the construction sector.
We are offering new opportunities for Senior Procurement Consultants to join our growing Contract Services team in UK offices due to increased workload and securing new clients across the Public and Private sectors.
The Opportunity
The individual will work with our highly skilled team delivering best-in-class strategic procurement and contract advice, including end-to-end procurement services to some of the larger brands and on exciting programmes and projects. This role will contribute to the continued expansion of our Contract Services team in areas such as Sustainable Procurement, Transformation, Renewables, Digital Procurement and Net Zero Strategies.
Main Expectations
* To provide specialist procurement strategy advice to Public and Private sector clients.
* To manage and collaborate with a team on end-to-end procurement services for major projects or programmes.
* Support the development of the procurement services provided by T&T.
* To support business development and marketing of the Contract Services team’s service proposition.
* To support the delivery of both team and wider business targets.
* To support on bid preparation and proposal documentation and support the work-winning capability of the Contract Services team.
The Offer
Turner & Townsend offers the right candidate a distinct opportunity to rapidly progress their career within an entrepreneurial, defined and growing team. This will be achieved through a mix of working on large-scale projects, developing innovative solutions, and collaborating with Blue Chip organisations while becoming trusted experts. We encourage a hybrid working approach to support work/life balance and provide opportunities to travel nationally and internationally to service key commissions for our blue chip client portfolio.
We are keen to ensure our team delivers Best Practice in procurement; therefore we will support individuals to achieve Chartered Status for CIPS and provide regular Professional Development. There is potential for travel to service key commissions for our client portfolio.
Qualifications
* Experience of leading and/or supporting projects in a strategic procurement environment.
* A strong background in tender preparation and development of relevant documents (including process design and key documentation).
* Experience of leading and/or supporting supplier engagement activities, from market engagement through to contract award.
* Cross-sector experience with Public/Utilities Contract Regulations or equivalent.
* Experience using standard form contracts including NEC and JCT; developing terms, negotiation and award.
* Have achieved - or be working towards/willing to work towards MCIPs accreditation.
* Degree related to construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law or procurement preferred.
* Preferably experience in Defence, Utilities, Infrastructure sectors (roads, rail, etc.).
* Security Clearance (SC) – currently valid or could be reinstated.
Skills
* Ability to develop procurement strategy within a project or programme context.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Understanding of commercial principles and modelling.
* Delivery of strategy and/or development of documentation in a capital project or programme environment.
Behaviours
* Adaptable and takes personal responsibility to succeed the right way.
* Confident, independent and able to work with autonomy without supervision.
* Ability to manage multiple activities and stakeholders.
* Ability to collaborate and develop/manage a team to achieve outcomes.
Additional Information
We promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community. For more information, visit www.turnerandtownsend.com.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, where applicable. This role may involve travel nationally and internationally to service blue chip clients. We do not charge candidates a fee in our recruitment process. Only approved Recruitment Agencies may submit candidates for review.
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