Job Description
Reporting to a Procurement Lead, this role involves working on client facing transformational procurement programmes, collaborating with stakeholders and operational procurement teams to deliver sustainable change in procurement operations for our clients.The successful candidate will be instrumental in redefining procurement operations to align with our client's wider strategy and vision, implementing new procurement target operating models that leverage technology for enhanced efficiency, developing and implementing sustainable procurement strategies and delivering cost transformation initiatives for our clients.We have opportunities for those passionate about transformative and sustainable procurement who are driven to innovate within procurement functions. This position is ideal for individuals looking to establish and develop their procurement strategy and implementation skills in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
Successful candidates will have the chance to advance their career, skills, and knowledge by working with industry leaders on a global scale. As part of a market-leading professional services business, you will operate with an exceptional team specialising in transformational procurement.
We are the first consultancy to be recognised by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) for excellence in the procurement processes that it provides for clients in the construction sector. Our Team received a Procurement Excellence Programme Award demonstrating excellence in our procurement and supply chain activities.
The Opportunity
This role will provide the opportunity to further your transformational procurement and consultancy experience, working with highly skilled teams to deliver industry leading procurement change to large global brands on some of the most exciting transformational programmes and projects in the market. This role will be a part of our growing Transformational Procurement team within Contract Services and will contribute to our continued expansion and development of our enterprise level transformational procurement propositions, including Sustainable Procurement, Digital Procurement, Procurement Target Operating Model, Cost and Spend Transformation and Procurement strategy.
Main ExpectationsSupporting clients in their procurement transformation initiatives across a variety of industries and sectors, guiding clients towards modernised and efficient procurement systems, alignment with their digital ambitions and a clear focus on their sustainability targets.Developing and implementing sustainable procurement practices, and supporting clients to align with environmental, social and governance goals while delivering their procurement objectives and vision.Design and implement procurement target operating models for the future, optimising procurement operations, aligning with digital and commercial strategies, and delivering a sustainable enterprise level transformation.Formulate and execute procurement strategies that drive cost savings and enhance operational efficiencies within client organisationsSupport the development of our Transformational Procurement proposition suite and build innovate market eminence and thought leadershipSupport the delivery of both team and broader business targets.
Skills
We are looking for individuals with a blend of procurement and advisory experience in delivering transformational procurement programmes that embed change into the end-to-end enterprise level procurement and supply chain value chain. This should include a mixture of the following;Strong procurement and supply chain knowledge, from industry or advisorySolid research, evaluation and analysis skillsStoryboarding and presentation skillsExcellent communication skills, written and verbalStrong IT and digital skills and a real interest and curiosity in tools, systems and dataProcurement and Supply Chain intelligence and innovation
Qualifications
To deliver value for our clients we are looking for a mixture of the following:Preferably has a degree related to one of the following; Procurement, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Business Management or similar disciplinesPrevious experience in procurement transformation and/or sustainable procurement.Has achieved, is working towards or is willing to work towards at least Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and SupplySecurity Clearance (SC) – currently valid or could be reinstated, not essential
ExperienceWider procurement consulting experience gained from either client, contractor or professional services organisationExperience of key sustainable procurement practices including human rights, environment, health and safety, anti-bribery & corruption and labour practicesStrong understanding of wider ESG legislative and regulatory environments is desirableA history of delivering transformative procurement projects.Experience of leveraging digital tools as part of procurement transformations.
BehavioursConfident, independent and able to work autonomously with limited need for supervisionBe able to manage work/business development/career development activitiesBe able to support the development of outline proposals and bidding collateralExperienced and confident in compiling reports and research documentationConfident in a client facing role and collaborating with stakeholdersDriven to get resultsAbility to collaborate and work within a team to achieve desired outcomes
Additional Information
Our people share our Purpose and Values. Turner & Townsend provides a great place to work, where everyone can make change happen and influence a better world.We champion our people to succeed in both 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. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.If this sounds like a challenge you’d like to hear more about, please submit an application for our recruitment team to review. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ #LI-MS1SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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