At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part in transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.

Turner & Townsend are looking for full-time Consultant to join the existing Real Estate Procurement Team based in London with remote working available. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate their ability to work in a team and independently.

The role will suit individuals who are looking for a varied and challenging role involving commissions with clients in Public or Defence sectors, working closely with the client to support their goals and objectives within a project team. This is a developmental role and as such successful candidates will be provided with:

• training with a view to achieving professional qualifications;
• mentor and buddy schemes; and
• the opportunity to work in diverse commercial environments.

The main duties are:

• Support client negotiations and evaluation of supplier proposals
• Provide support towards the development of procurement strategies and tender documentation
• Stakeholder management, both internally and client side
• Identifying and recording risks
• Measuring contract performance
• Contract administration
• Recognising and recommending available procurement options
• Raising and administering purchase orders via client systems (“Oracle iProcurement”, for example)

Essential requirements:

• 2 years + public sector procurement experience
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to balance priorities from various workstreams
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Shows initiative to improve performance
• Keen to learn and develop commercial knowledge
• Competent in Microsoft suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) applications

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience in procurement, category management, supplier relationship management, commercial/procurement policy and/or contract managing roles
• Public sector procurement experience
• CIPS level 4 *willingness to work towards is essential
• Hold a UK Passport 
• Hold valid Security Clearance (SC or DV) [Or must be able to obtain]
• UK driving license

Our 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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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