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

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Commercial / Procurement Managers at all levels to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This role is pivotal in driving digital transformation within the defence sector, where your expertise in procurement and contract management will significantly impact client outcomes. You will engage in diverse projects, ensuring that the latest technologies are integrated to meet evolving cyber threats. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation, this role promises a fulfilling career path for those passionate about making a difference in the digital landscape. Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, contract management, and negotiation in IT.
• Ability to manage risk and supplier performance effectively.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Procurement within IT category

Contract Management

Negotiation Strategies

Risk Management

Supplier Performance Monitoring

Business Analysis

Education

Professional qualification in Business

Procurement/Supply Chain Management

Law or Project Management

Job description

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

Client:

Turner & Townsend

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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4

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

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 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.

About you

As a candidate for this role, you will not only have commercial/procurement experience built from a career in a relevant sector, but you will also want to be part of a high-functioning team focused on delivering world-class outcomes to our ever-growing network of Defence clients with their Digital and IT requirements.

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. While possessing most of the following could be advantageous, our focus is on meeting people that are equally passionate about making the difference and want to work towards delivering better outcomes for our 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 would encourage you to apply.

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 procuring within the IT category, such as hardware, software, cloud/IT infrastructure, DevOps or other digital goods and/or services.
• 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

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. At the same time T&T recognises that employee office and site attendance must always remain in line with the demands of the business and clients. 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. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Additional Information
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 empower 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.

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/