Security-Cleared Procurement Lead for Major Projects

Turner & Townsend; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Support for work-life balance

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

A global professional services firm located in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a Procurement Consultant. This role involves providing procurement strategy advice, managing procurement services, and supporting both public and private sector clients on large-scale projects. Ideal candidates will have strategic procurement experience, a background in tender preparation, and the ability to engage suppliers effectively. Join a motivated team to develop your career in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading/supporting strategic procurement projects.
• Background in tender processes and key document development.
• Leading supplier engagement activities from market engagement to contract award.
• Experience with NEC4 and post-contract management.
• Achievement or progress toward MCIPs accreditation.
• Security Clearance (SC) – currently valid or able to be reinstated.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist procurement strategy advice.
• Manage end-to-end procurement services for major projects.
• Support clients in contract management.
• Contribute to business development and marketing efforts.
• Assist in bid preparation and proposal documentation.

Skills

Strategic procurement experience

Tender preparation

Supplier engagement

Cross-sector experience

NEC4 contract experience

Post-contract management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Ability to work autonomously

Team management

Education

Degree in construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law or procurement

Job description

A global professional services firm located in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a Procurement Consultant. This role involves providing procurement strategy advice, managing procurement services, and supporting both public and private sector clients on large-scale projects. Ideal candidates will have strategic procurement experience, a background in tender preparation, and the ability to engage suppliers effectively. Join a motivated team to develop your career in an inclusive environment.