Strategic Procurement Expert for High-Profile Projects

6 days ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full time

Turner & Townsend is a leading global consultancy with an impressive track record of delivering high-profile projects across 130 countries worldwide.

We are a dynamic and innovative company, constantly adapting to market trends while maintaining our reputation for quality. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, and the exceptional results we deliver.

The Contract Services team at Turner & Townsend has over 140 employees located in UK offices or seconded within client teams across the UK. We provide services to a range of public and private sector clients with a focus on central and local government, defence, transport, power, and utilities.

About This Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Senior Procurement Consultants to join our growing Contract Services team in the UK offices due to increased workload and the securing of new clients across the public and private sectors.

  • You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting large-scale projects in the country, delivering advice and making a difference on flagship projects.
  • You will challenge yourself in a market-leading global business, developing your career in an entrepreneurial, motivated, and growing team.
  • You will work 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.

This role will be part of our expanding Contract Services team and will play a significant part in the continued growth of our team and services during this exciting period of expansion.

  • You will provide specialist procurement strategy advice to public and private sector clients.
  • You will manage and collaborate with a team on end-to-end procurement services for major projects or programmes.
  • You will support the development of the procurement services provided by T&T.
  • You will support business development and marketing of the Contract Services team's service proposition.
  • You will support the delivery of both team and wider business targets.
  • You will support bid preparation and proposal documentation and enhance the work-winning capability of the Contract Services team.

A competitive salary of around £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, plus additional benefits, makes this a unique opportunity to rapidly progress your career within a defined and growing team. You will experience large-scale projects, develop innovative solutions, work with blue-chip organizations, and become a trusted expert.

Turner & Townsend encourages a hybrid method of working to provide a practical work-life balance that recognizes the challenges of life. We prioritize Best Practice in our procurement practices and will support individuals to achieve Chartered Status for CIPS and regular professional development to maintain high standards.

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

Requirements
  • Experience of leading and/or supporting projects in a strategic procurement environment.
  • Experience of leading and/or supporting in supplier engagement activities, including market engagement through to contract award.
  • Cross-sector experience with Public/Utilities Contract Regulations or equivalent.
  • Preferably possess a degree related to construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law, or procurement.
  • Preferably possess experience working in Defence, Utilities, Infrastructure (roads, rail, etc.) sectors.

Please note that this role involves a combination of autonomy and teamwork, requiring a confident, independent individual who can adapt to a fast-paced environment.

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