Company DescriptionAt Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference.
That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 125 offices worldwide.Please find out more about us at Job DescriptionThis procurement Lead is responsible for all procurement activities in relation to a Construction Project, inclusive of design, construction and FFE.
The role is responsible for the management, execution and delivery of sourcing and procurement activities.The procurement Lead shall drive full compliance and full adherence to client´s Management Policy, Enterprise Supply Chain Policies, Third Party Management Policies, and all other client´s policies and guidelines and regulatory requirements, within a construction.QualificationsA natural Leader and with the ability to influence at all levels, you will have strong Technical and Management experience in strategic procurement within corporate real estate, backed up with practical experience in delivering commercial and contract management during the delivery.Knowledge in all procurement stages in construction projectsDriving savings through administering competitive sourcing activitiesCoordination with client Legal team, client Third Party Utility, client Insurance and other client supporting functionsPlanning and scheduling all procurement activities, including coordinating client Realty Services and its advisers on their contributions to procurement activitiesLeading supplier negotiations and selectionKnowledge of contracts in construction projectsCoordinating and preparing approval packages for client´s senior management to enable contract awardsProcessing contract awards and signatures to enable purchase orders to be issued by othersStakeholder engagement and management during the procurement process to keep the team informed and updated on procurement activitiesProviding ad-hoc and recurring updates to the broader client´s network (, weekly newsletters, trackers, etc.
)Collaborating and partnering with teams across the wider Enterprise Supply Chain organization, with close engagement with the Regional and Global Sourcing Managers to align Sourcing strategies.Working in partnership with Regional Managers to leverage Global/Regional Suppliers to minimize the local country supply base and maximize global agreement opportunities.Developing a clear understanding of both Global/Regional Sourcing and Stakeholder teams.Managing and reporting on the performance of the project procurement function utilizing key performance indicatorsUsing all metrics and SLA's available to address upcoming risksProviding guidance on procurement services to the Project team so that these are fully understood by all operators and are properly evidencedPartnering with the client´s Third Party Utility to support their tasks and initiatives in third party managementProviding input into systems and process enhancements to the Global Sourcing Lead through participating in workshops and escalating challenges and successes.Escalate issues and concerns in a timely manner.Knowledge in sap´s purchase requisitions related modulesProven work experience with sourcing process in construction projectsFluent EnglishAdditional InformationOur inspired people share our vision and mission.
We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.We want our people to succeed both in work and life.
To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV's that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process.
Any speculative or unsolicited CV's will be treated as a direct application.#LI-PL1Please find out more about us at It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process.
No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees.
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No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees.
In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.