Strategic Procurement Specialist

Company Overview

Turner & Townsend stands as a premier global consultancy, employing approximately 3,000 individuals in the UK and over 6,000 worldwide. Recognized for our dynamic approach, we have recently achieved the top position in the Times PWC Top Track 250. Our organization is characterized by innovation and a swift response to market dynamics, coupled with a strong reputation for quality.

At Turner & Townsend, we are dedicated to making a significant 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 Elevate Everyone—are integral to our mission and guide our actions both now and in the future. These principles help us cultivate an environment where everyone can excel by establishing clear expectations for ourselves and our colleagues.

Daily, we assist our prominent 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 methodology, extensive expertise, integrity, and the high-quality results we deliver. Consequently, our employees have the opportunity to engage in some of the most thrilling projects globally.

Our Contract Services division comprises over 140 professionals, either based 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 seeking experienced Senior Procurement Consultants to join our expanding Contract Services team in the UK.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to:

• Engage with some of the most exciting large-scale projects in the country,
• Provide strategic advice and make a meaningful impact on flagship initiatives,
• Challenge themselves within a leading global organization,
• Advance their careers within a motivated and entrepreneurial team,
• Collaborate with a distinguished team of procurement specialists and other experts.

The Contract Services team includes experts 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, showcasing our commitment to excellence in procurement and supply chain management.

The Role:

The selected individual will collaborate with our highly skilled team to deliver top-tier strategic procurement and contract advice, encompassing comprehensive procurement services for prominent brands and exciting programs and projects. This role is integral to our growing Contract Services team and will significantly contribute to our ongoing expansion during this exciting growth phase, which includes Sustainable Procurement, Transformation, Renewables, Digital Procurement, and Net Zero Strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

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

What We Offer:

Turner & Townsend provides the right candidate with a unique opportunity to rapidly advance their career within a defined and entrepreneurial 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 trusted expertise.

We advocate for a hybrid working model to ensure a practical work-life balance that acknowledges the challenges of daily life.

We are committed to maintaining best practices in our procurement activities and will support individuals in achieving Chartered Status with CIPS, alongside regular professional development opportunities to uphold our team's high standards.

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

Qualifications:

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

Experience and Qualifications:

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

Skills:

• Ability to formulate procurement strategies within a project or program framework.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Understanding of commercial principles and modeling.
• Experience in delivering strategies and/or developing documentation in a capital project or program environment.

Behaviors:

• Adaptable and accountable, taking personal responsibility for success.
• Confident, independent, and capable of working autonomously without supervision.
• Proficient in managing multiple activities and stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate and lead a team to achieve desired outcomes.

Additional Information:

Turner & Townsend is a leading global property consultancy, with around 3,000 employees in the UK and over 6,000 globally. We are a growing organization with high ambitions and have recently been ranked number 1 in the Times PWC Top Track 250. Our dynamic and innovative company is quick to respond to market trends and is recognized for its quality.

Our inspired workforce shares our vision and mission. We provide an excellent workplace where every individual has the opportunity and voice to drive change. We are committed to ensuring our team succeeds 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.

Join us and be part of our exciting journey