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

Turner and Townsend; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for Procurement Managers (all levels) to join their team in Bristol. The role requires experience in IT procurement and offers a hybrid working model. Successful candidates must maintain UK MoD Security Clearance and will engage in end-to-end contract management and strategy development tailored for the Defence sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in procuring IT-related goods and services.
• Ability to manage and execute negotiation strategies.
• Expertise in contract management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Manage end-to-end contract processes.
• Evaluate supplier performance and drive continuous improvements.

Skills

Procurement experience in relevant sectors

Risk and Performance Management

Negotiation and Continuous Improvement

Supplier Relationship Management

Job description

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

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 not only have procurement experience built from a career in a relevant sector, but you will also want to be part of a high-functioning team focussed on delivering world-class outcomes to our ever-growing network of Defence clients.

We understand that people can contribute to our team and mission in a variety of ways, even if they do not possess all the experiences and skills listed below.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

• 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.

Working in teams/site attendance:

Turner & Townsend recognises the importance of helping its employees harmonise their work and home life by offering hybrid working, that enable them to balance their working life with other priorities.

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).

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.