Strategic Procurement Lead for Major Projects

Turner & Townsend; Wideopen; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

National and international travel opportunities

Job summary

A global professional services company in Wideopen, England, is seeking a Senior Procurement Consultant to provide expert procurement strategy advice and manage procurement services for high-profile projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tender preparation, cross-sector experience, and a valid Security Clearance. This role offers a flexible work environment with opportunities for professional development and travel.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and/or supporting strategic procurement projects.
• Strong background in tender preparation and development of key documents.
• Experience in supplier engagement activities, from market engagement to contract award.
• Cross-sector experience with public utilities or equivalent.
• Familiarity with standard form contracts including NEC and JCT.
• Valid (or reinstatable) Security Clearance (SC).

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist procurement strategy advice to public and private sector clients.
• Manage and collaborate with a team on end‑to‑end procurement services for major projects.
• Support the development of procurement services at the company.
• Assist business development and marketing of Contract Services.
• Contribute to team and wider business targets.
• Support bid preparation and proposal documentation to enhance the team’s win rate.

Skills

Develop procurement strategy for projects or programmes

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement

Understanding of commercial principles and modelling

Deliver strategy and develop documentation in capital projects or programmes

Education

Preferable degree in construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law or procurement

Working towards or willing to pursue MCIP accreditation

Job description

A global professional services company in Wideopen, England, is seeking a Senior Procurement Consultant to provide expert procurement strategy advice and manage procurement services for high-profile projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tender preparation, cross-sector experience, and a valid Security Clearance. This role offers a flexible work environment with opportunities for professional development and travel.