Procurement Head - Project & Cost Management

  • Full-time
  • Department: Real estate

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Procurement Strategy & Leadership

    • Develop and lead procurement strategies aligned with project and organizational goals.

    • Drive cost optimization, sustainability, and compliance across procurement functions.

    • Lead and mentor the procurement team, ensuring efficiency and governance.

  • Vendor & Contract Management

    • Identify, evaluate, and onboard strategic vendors and suppliers.

    • Negotiate high-value contracts, prices, and terms to secure best value.

    • Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships, mitigating risks and ensuring timely delivery.

  • Project & Cost Management Alignment

    • Collaborate with project management teams to align procurement with project schedules and budgets.

    • Ensure timely availability of materials, services, and resources for smooth project execution.

    • Oversee procurement for civil, MEP, and specialized project requirements.

  • Compliance & Risk Management

    • Ensure adherence to company policies, audit requirements, and statutory regulations.

    • Monitor procurement risks and implement mitigation strategies.

    • Maintain transparency and governance in all procurement processes.

Qualifications

  • 18–22 years in procurement, project & cost management, and vendor strategy within infrastructure, EPC, PMC or real estate sectors.
  • Graduate/Postgraduate in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Management.
  • Proven track record in large-scale project procurement (infrastructure, EPC, PMC, or real estate).
  • Strong negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Familiarity with procurement systems and ERP tools.

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