Procurement, Supply Chain and Commercial Director – Nuclear Projects

Turner & Townsend; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking an experienced Procurement, Supply Chain and Commercial Director to lead multi-billion-dollar procurement exercises. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of supply chain experience, proven success in procurement transformation, and excellent leadership skills. This role requires on-site presence in Kincardine three days per week, and offers competitive health benefits, a flexible work approach, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

100% covered health and dental benefits

RRSP option with company matching

Annual learning and development budget

Flexible, hybrid work approach

Qualifications

• Proven success in procurement transformation and strategic sourcing.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities.
• Demonstrable experience in developing effective teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of global supply chain strategies.
• Drive production of industry leading RFQ and RFP.
• Oversee the full procurement lifecycle.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Procurement transformation

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic sourcing

Education

10+ years of experience in supply chain leadership

Job description

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 programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, 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 programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a strategic, experienced and hands on Procurement, Supply Chain and Commercial Director to work in partnership with our client’s Supply Chain team to lead several global multi-billion-dollar procurement exercises.

This role is ideal for a senior leader with a strong background in complex RFQ and RFP production, with excellent experience in engagement with the global supply chain, development of documentation with supply chain teams and industry leading lawyers and in leading evaluation teams. Experience in the nuclear industry not required but demonstration in leading multi-billion-dollar RFQ and RFP development is a necessity.

• Lead the development of global supply chain strategies aligned with project goals and regulatory requirements, ensuring demand of the global supply chain is understood and development of engagement reaches as wide an audience as possible to drive as competitive a procurement process as the market will allow.
• Drive the production of industry leading RFQ and RFP production whilst engaging with the client team and world-renowned lawyers. Strategic thinking required around incentivization and the balance of pain share / gain share to meet the needs of the client but also appeal to the market.
• Experience in leading multi-disciplinary evaluation teams driving outcomes and delivering the most effective solution for the client.
• Develop in conjunction with the client team effective procurement reporting tools, governance and standard documentation to be used across a number of different procurement models.
• Experience in Construction Management at Risk, Design Build, Progressive Design Build and other procurement options.
• Experience in developing Industry Forums and engaging with global supply chains.
• Experience in advising clients in the appropriate delivery models for different scopes of works.
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives, including category management, supplier performance programs, and compliance frameworks.
• Establish procurement centers of excellence and streamline supplier networks through rationalization and relationship management.
• Support strategic planning through market intelligence, integrated delivery models, and commercial strategy development.
• Oversee the full procurement lifecycle—from market engagement and tendering to contract negotiation and performance management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across commercial, technical, and operational areas.
• Promote continuous improvement and innovation in supply chain tools, processes, and analytics.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience; experience in nuclear or other regulated industries is preferred but not required.
• Proven success in procurement transformation and strategic sourcing.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Demonstratable experience in developing effective teams.
• Willingness to work on-site within the client environment at Kincardine three days per week. Expenses for travel and accommodation will be paid by Turner & Townsend.

We welcome applicants with international nuclear project experience, particularly from the UK, as their expertise is highly valued for this role. Relocation to Canada is required and can be supported on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Information

What's in it for you...

• 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
• Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
• RRSP option with company matching
• Annual learning and development budget
• Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
• We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives
• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging

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.

At Turner & Townsend, we wholeheartedly adopt diversity. This dedication extends to our team, clients, and communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or any other legally protected grounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Turner & Townsend is dedicated to encouraging a safe, healthy, and accessible environment. We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

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