Strategic Procurement Specialist

1 month ago


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

Role Overview

Turner & Townsend seeks a Senior Procurement Consultant to join our Contract Services team in the UK offices.

About the Role

Due to increased workload and new client acquisition across the Public and Private sectors, we have opportunities for Senior Procurement Consultants to contribute to our growing Contract Services team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with large-scale projects in the construction sector.
  • Deliver strategic procurement advice and make a difference on flagship projects.
  • Lead in a market-leading global business and develop your career in an entrepreneurial, motivated team.
  • Collaborate with an outstanding team of specialist procurement and other consultant specialists.
  • Contribute to the Contract Services team, including procurement and contract strategy, claims management, and dispute resolution services.

The Opportunity

You will work with our skilled team delivering best-in-class strategic procurement and contract advice, including end-to-end procurement services to prominent brands and projects.

Main Expectations

  • Provide specialist procurement strategy advice to Public and Private sector clients.
  • Manage and collaborate with teams on end-to-end procurement services for major projects or programmes.
  • Support the development of procurement services provided by T&T.
  • Support business development and marketing of the Contract Services team's service proposition.
  • Support delivery of both team and wider business targets.
  • Support bid preparation and proposal documentation and contribute to the work-winning capability of the Contract Services team.

The Offer

Turner & Townsend offers the right candidate a unique opportunity to rapidly progress their career within a defined and growing team.

Qualifications

  • Leading and/or supporting projects in a strategic procurement environment.
  • Strong background in tender preparation and development of respective documents in relevant sectors.
  • Leading and/or supporting in supplier engagement activities, including market engagement and contract award.
  • Cross sector experience with Public/Utilities Contract Regulations or equivalent.
  • Experience using standard form contracts, developing terms, negotiation and award.
  • MCIPs accreditation or willingness to work towards it.
  • Preferred degree related to construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law or procurement.
  • Preferred experience working in Defence, Utilities, Infrastructure sectors.
  • Security Clearance (SC) – currently valid or could be reinstated.

Skills

  • Developing 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

  • Personal Responsibility and adaptability.
  • Confidence, independence, and ability to work autonomously.
  • Ability to manage multiple activities and stakeholders.
  • Collaboration and team development.


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