Procurement Officer in Government Sectors

3 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full time

Dynamic Procurement Role

Turner & Townsend is a leading global consultancy, with a presence in over 130 countries worldwide. We are a growing organisation and ranked number 1 in the Times PWC Top Track 250. This is a dynamic and innovative company, quick to respond to market trends and with a reputation for quality.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

We deliver services to a range of public and private sector clients with a focus in central and local government, defence, transport, power and utilities.

Job Opportunity

Due to increased workload and securing of new clients within the Public and Private sectors, we have opportunities for Procurement Consultants to join our growing Contract Services team in our UK offices.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop their career, skills and knowledge through:

  • Working with some of the largest organisations in the country,
  • Making a difference on large scale flagship projects,
  • Challenging themselves in a market leading global business,
  • Working with an outstanding team of specialist procurement and other specialist consultants.

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

The Opportunity:

This role will provide the opportunity to further their procurement and consultancy experience, working with highly skilled teams to deliver Best in Class Procurement and Contract Advice services to the largest brands and on the most exciting programmes and projects.

  • To provide procurement strategy advice to Public and Private sector clients.
  • To collaborate with a team on end-to-end procurement services for major projects or programmes.
  • To support the delivery of both team and wider business targets.
  • To support the work-winning capability of the Contract Services team.

What We Offer

The intention is to develop the right applicant within the Contract Services team, offering a distinct opportunity to rapidly progress their career within an entrepreneurial and growing team. This will be achieved through a mixture of experiencing large scale projects, mentoring and coaching, specific procurement training and becoming trusted experts.

We encourage a Hybrid method of working to provide a practical Work/Life balance that recognises the challenges that life brings.

We are keen to ensure that our team is delivering Best Practice in our Procurement Practices and therefore we will be encouraging and supporting individuals to achieve MCIPS Status for CIPS and regular Professional Development will be available to further skills and knowledge.

Further opportunities are available to travel both nationally and internationally to service and manage key commissions for our blue-chip client portfolio.

Requirements
  • Experience of working in a strategic procurement environment
  • Experience in tender preparation and development.
  • Knowledge of multiple supply markets with cross sector experience with Public Contract Regulations or equivalent.
  • Has achieved, is working towards or is willing to work towards at least Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
  • Preferably possess degree related to construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law or procurement.
  • Preferably possess experience working in Defence, Utilities, Infrastructure (roads, rail etc) sectors
  • Security Clearance (SC) – currently valid or could be reinstated

Key Skills

  • Ability to develop procurement strategy within a project or programme context
  • Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Understanding key commercial principles and techniques
  • Supporting the delivery of strategy and/or development of documentation in a capital project or programme environment.
  • Confident, independent and able to work with autonomy without need for supervision.

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