Commercial / Procurement Managers (all levels) – Digital and IT Solutions

Turner & Townsend; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Commercial/Procurement Managers to drive digital and IT solutions for Defence clients. This role is pivotal in shaping procurement strategies and ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering innovation in technology procurement. Candidates will engage in a dynamic environment, balancing client site and office work, to deliver exceptional outcomes. If you are a UK National with a passion for procurement and a desire to contribute to meaningful projects, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative and inclusive setting.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Work-life balance support

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in IT procurement and contract management.
• Professional qualifications in relevant disciplines are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for digital solutions.
• Manage end-to-end contract processes and supplier relationships.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract Management

Negotiation

Risk Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Business Analysis

Problem Solving

Education

Professional qualification in Business

Procurement/Supply Chain Management

Law

Project Management

Tools

Procurement/commercial tools

Job description

Commercial / Procurement Managers (all levels) – Digital and IT Solutions

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Company Description

Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). Already holding SC Clearance is desirable; however, we advise that if you feel you would be a great candidate for this role, please apply.

At Turner & Townsend we are passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

We provide Commercial, Procurement and Cost Management Services to a wide range of clients out of over 110 offices worldwide, operating in various sectors including Defence, Rail, Utilities, Transport, Education, Local Authorities and Health.

About You:

As a candidate for this role, you will have procurement experience built from a career in a relevant sector and want to be part of a high-functioning team focused on delivering world-class outcomes to our ever-growing network of Defence clients.

If you are excited about working with us and have relevant skills or experiences that you think can add value to our teams and clients, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

At a time when Digital and IT capabilities are at the forefront of innovation, this role is becoming increasingly important as you will be working in a field that has a meaningful impact on both existing and future defence operations.

Through the implementation of commercial and procurement best practice, you will be a part of our client’s digital journeys, whether it be part of digital transformation programmes, ensuring that cutting-edge technologies are being harnessed and incorporated, or helping to ensure that clients are equipped to respond to ever-evolving cyber threats.

Owing to the nature of our business and our diverse portfolio of clients, no two roles are the same and we encourage candidates with different backgrounds, skills and experiences to consider this role. While each role is different, you can expect to perform some or all of the following functions and responsibilities:

• Procurement and Commercial Strategy.
• End-to-End Contract Management.
• Risk and Performance Management.
• Negotiation and Continuous Improvement.
• Governance and Compliance, both with internal policy and legal frameworks.
• Business Analysis and Problem Solving.
• Supplier Relationship and Category Management.

Experience And Skills:

• Experience procuring within the IT category, such as hardware, software, cloud/IT infrastructure, DevOps or other digital goods and/or services.
• Applied knowledge of procurement principles and practices with experience of procurement, contract management and/or contract placement (sourcing).
• Developing and assuring business cases, contracting approaches, commercial strategies and other commercial artefacts.
• Ability to identify and manage risk through the application of procurement/commercial tools and strategies.
• Experience preparing and executing negotiation strategies, with a focus on achieving positive outcomes.
• Proactively monitor supplier performance, applying strategies and tools to secure the maximum value from contracts, motivating performance and driving innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to understand key stakeholder drivers that determine priorities, direction and the required outcomes.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience negotiating or managing ancillary agreements within the IT category, particularly any experience sourcing or managing support services, obsolescence management, licensing agreements (including end-user) or similar.
• Experience of procuring innovative technologies or solutions, particularly through collaborative or agile delivery initiatives.
• Experience managing intellectual property, with an awareness of intellectual property rights, associated agreements and sourcing strategies.
• A background in Government Procurement processes, such as Single Source and Competitive.
• Experience obtaining and utilising knowledge of supply markets, private-sector capabilities and technologies within the IT category.

Qualifications:

• Professional qualification(s) in Business, Procurement/Supply Chain Management, Law, Project Management or a similar relevant discipline, or an equivalent level of relevant experience.
• Trained in, or holds a sufficient level of experience of, Defence and Security Public Contracting Regulations (DSPCR), the Public Contract Regulations (PCR) and/or the Procurement Act 2023.

Additional Information:

Turner & Townsend recognises the importance of helping its employees harmonise their work and home life by offering hybrid working, that enables them to balance their working life with other priorities. Currently, we anticipate you being on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices 60% of your time, but this may flex depending on client and business requirements. The office is not the only place work gets done, but it is increasingly important for teams to be stronger together by learning, collaborating, and creating amazing work together.

Security Clearance:

Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). Many of the clients and projects we support are subject to MoD security clearance and Trade Control restrictions.

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.