Overview
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Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Important Security Clearance
Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). See Security Clearance Section. If you are excited about this role and have relevant skills or experiences, please apply.
Role Overview and Responsibilities
We are seeking Senior Commercial and Procurement Managers to work within the UK Defence Sector as part of our growing Defence Team. You will work directly with Defence clients, supporting them in delivering outcomes across the end-to-end commercial lifecycle. No two roles are the same, and we encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply.
* Procurement and Commercial Strategy
* End-to-End Contract Management
* Risk and Performance Management
* Negotiation and Continuous Improvement
* Governance and Compliance with internal policy and legal frameworks
* Business Analysis and Problem Solving
About You
As a candidate for this role, you will have extensive and varied commercial experience in relevant sectors, and you will want to be part of a high-functioning team delivering world-class outcomes for Defence clients. We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we encourage you to apply if you are passionate about making a difference and delivering better outcomes for clients.
Role Objectives
* Service Excellence: creating and deploying market-leading capability, focused on optimising client satisfaction through knowledge, data and insight, and supported by best-in-class methodologies and people.
* Risk and Performance Management: identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure client and business success, with robust governance.
* Business Transformation and Stakeholder Engagement: engage with stakeholders to support transformation, change management, and efficiency initiatives.
* Leadership: coaching, line management, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
Required Experience And Skills
* Applied knowledge of procurement principles and practices with experience of procurement, contract management and/or contract placement (sourcing).
* Ability to identify the most suitable commercial approach to a given circumstance, including assessing trade-offs and risk mitigation to achieve the best outcome.
* Understanding and applying programme, portfolio and project management tools.
* Taking ownership of decisions at tender evaluation stage and applying commercial expertise and judgement accordingly.
* Conducting development and commercial assurance of business cases, commercial strategies, and contracting approaches to ensure sound commercial practices.
* Development and implementation of effective contract and supplier management strategies to extract value, motivate performance and drive innovation.
* Proactively monitor supplier performance, applying strategies to secure value and drive continuous improvement.
* Experience leading teams and providing strategic direction.
* Ability to deal with clients on complex, controversial and contentious issues; able to chair internal and external meetings with senior stakeholders.
* Supplier Relationship Management and Category Management.
Qualifications
Working in teams/site attendance: Turner & Townsend recognises the importance of hybrid working. Currently, we anticipate you being on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices about 60% of the time, with flexibility depending on client and business requirements.
Security Clearance
Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). Some roles may be subject to MoD security clearance and Trade Control restrictions.
* Professional qualification(s) in Business, Procurement/Supply Chain Management, Law, Project Management or a similar relevant discipline, or equivalent experience
* Trained in or has experience of Defence and Security Public Contracting Regulations (DSPCR), Public Contract Regulations (PCR) and/or the Procurement Act 2023
Additional Information
* Turner & Townsend supports hybrid working and balancing work with home life; attendance on client sites or offices is typically ~60% of the time, subject to business needs.
* Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.
* SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, where applicable.
* Please find more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com.
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