Senior Supply Chain Consultant

4 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Full time

Company Overview

Turner & Townsend is a prominent global consultancy, employing approximately 3,000 individuals in the UK and over 6,000 worldwide. Recognized for our dynamic and innovative approach, we recently achieved the top rank in the Times PWC Top Track 250. Our organization is agile, responding swiftly to market demands while maintaining a reputation for excellence.

At Turner & Townsend, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact. This commitment translates into delivering superior outcomes for our clients, empowering our team members to reach their full potential, and contributing positively to society. Our core values—Embrace Challenges, Collaborate Effectively, and Foster Excellence—are integral to our mission and guide our actions both now and in the future. These principles enable us to cultivate an environment where everyone can thrive by setting clear expectations for ourselves and our colleagues.

Each day, we assist major global clients in executing complex and highly technical projects across more than 130 countries.

Our team is characterized by dynamism, innovation, and a client-centric focus, all supported by an inclusive and enjoyable workplace culture. Our clients appreciate our proactive approach, extensive expertise, integrity, and the quality of our deliverables. Consequently, our employees have the opportunity to engage in some of the most thrilling projects globally.

Our Contract Services division comprises over 140 professionals located in our offices or embedded within client teams throughout the UK. We provide services to a diverse array of public and private sector clients, with a particular emphasis on central and local government, defense, transportation, and utilities.

Position Overview

In response to a surge in workload and the acquisition of new clients across both public and private sectors, we are excited to announce openings for Senior Procurement Consultants to join our expanding Contract Services team in the UK.

Successful candidates will have the chance to:

  • Engage with some of the most significant large-scale projects in the country,
  • Provide strategic advice and contribute to flagship initiatives,
  • Challenge themselves within a leading global enterprise,
  • Advance their careers in a motivated and entrepreneurial team,
  • Collaborate with a team of expert procurement and specialized consultants.

The Contract Services team includes specialists in procurement strategy, claims management, and dispute resolution.

We are proud to be the first consultancy recognized by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) for excellence in procurement processes within the construction sector. Our team has received a Procurement Excellence Programme Award, highlighting our commitment to outstanding procurement and supply chain practices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert procurement strategy guidance to public and private sector clients.
  • Manage and collaborate with a team on comprehensive procurement services for major projects or programs.
  • Contribute to the enhancement of procurement services offered by Turner & Townsend.
  • Support business development and marketing efforts for the Contract Services team's offerings.
  • Assist in achieving both team and broader business objectives.
  • Aid in bid preparation and proposal documentation to bolster the Contract Services team's work-winning capabilities.

The Offer:

Turner & Townsend presents a unique opportunity for the right candidate to rapidly advance their career within a defined and growing team. This will be facilitated through exposure to large-scale projects, the development of innovative solutions, collaboration with blue-chip organizations, and the establishment of expertise.

We advocate for a hybrid working model that promotes a practical work-life balance, acknowledging the challenges life presents.

We are committed to ensuring our team adheres to best practices in procurement, and we actively encourage and support individuals in achieving Chartered Status with CIPS. Regular professional development opportunities will be available to uphold the team's high standards.

Additional opportunities for national and international travel are available to service and manage key commissions for our esteemed client portfolio.

Qualifications:

To effectively serve our clients, we seek candidates with a combination of the following:

  • Experience leading and/or supporting projects in a strategic procurement context.
  • A robust background in tender preparation and the development of relevant documentation across various sectors.
  • Experience in supplier engagement activities, from market engagement to contract award.
  • Familiarity with Public/Utilities Contract Regulations or equivalent.
  • Proficiency in utilizing standard form contracts, including NEC and JCT, along with skills in developing terms, negotiation, and award.
  • Achievement of, or willingness to pursue, MCIPs accreditation.
  • Preferably possess a degree related to construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law, or procurement.
  • Ideally have experience in Defense, Utilities, or Infrastructure sectors.
  • Valid Security Clearance (SC) or the ability to reinstate it.

Skills:

  • Capability to develop procurement strategies within project or program contexts.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
  • Understanding of commercial principles and modeling.
  • Experience in delivering strategies and/or developing documentation in capital project or program environments.

Behaviors:

  • Adaptable and taking personal responsibility to succeed ethically.
  • Confident, independent, and capable of working autonomously without supervision.
  • Ability to manage multiple activities and stakeholders effectively.
  • Capacity to collaborate and develop/manage a team to achieve desired outcomes.

Additional Information:

Turner & Townsend is a leading global property consultancy, employing around 3,000 individuals in the UK and over 6,000 globally. We are a growing organization with high ambitions and have recently achieved the top rank in the Times PWC Top Track 250. Our dynamic and innovative company responds quickly to market trends and is recognized for its quality.

Our motivated team shares our vision and mission. We provide an excellent workplace where each individual has the opportunity and voice to effect change. We are committed to ensuring our employees succeed both professionally and personally, promoting a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, actively encouraging applications from all sectors of the community.

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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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