Procurement jobs in United Kingdom

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We work with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources to transform projects and programmes, delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., and Turner & Townsend and CBRE collaborate to provide premier programme, project and cost management offerings worldwide.

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Reporting to an established Renewable Energy Procurement lead, you will help our clients deliver major capital programmes and projects for green technologies to provide more sustainable energy sources for customers and the community. We have opportunities for people passionate about renewable energy and major capital programmes and projects to join our expanding Procurement team within Contract Services, across UK offices, as we respond to increasing demand for our services.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop their career, skills and knowledge by working with industry-leading organisations across the UK and globally, making a tangible impact on large-scale flagship programmes and projects, and collaborating with an outstanding team of specialist procurement consultants.

We are the first consultancy to be recognised by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) for excellence in procurement processes in the construction sector. Our team has also received a Procurement Excellence Programme Award for excellence in procurement and supply chain activities.

This role provides the opportunity to further capital procurement and consultancy experience, working with highly skilled teams to deliver industry-leading programmes and projects advice to large global brands on transformational energy investments.

• Lead or support procurement engagements across multiple programmes, projects and commissions, helping clients progress toward green, sustainable outcomes across renewable energy asset types
• Deliver and continually improve clients' performance and meet targets across key capital procurement themes
• Support the development of renewable energy procurement services provided by T&T
• Lead or support business development for renewable energy procurement and the marketing requirements of the wider Contract Services capability
• Provide hands-on support to deliver team and wider business targets in T&T including Business Generation, Service Excellence, Operational and People growth objectives

We are looking for individuals with knowledge and experience in embedding excellence into end-to-end procurement activities, in addition to core skills across end-to-end procurement, supply chain management and/or contract management. This includes:

• Major capital programmes and projects procurement strategy and implementation throughout the procurement lifecycle
• Contract management
• Supply chain intelligence
• Supplier evaluation strategies
• Supply chain management
• Contract terms, negotiation, and award

Experience in one or more of the following technologies is desirable but not essential:

• Hydro-Electric
• Onshore and Offshore Wind
• Tidal
• Energy from Waste, Hydrogen, Solar
• Carbon Capture, Net Zero, Biofuels
• Geothermal, Combined Heat & Power (CHP)

To deliver value for our clients we are looking for a mix of the following:

• Preferably a degree related to Procurement, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Business Management, or similar disciplines
• Has achieved, is working towards, or is willing to work towards at least Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply
• Security Clearance (SC) – currently valid or could be reinstated, not essential

• Wider procurement consulting experience gained from client, contractor, or professional services organisations
• Experience in key responsible sourcing areas including human rights, environment, health and safety, anti-bribery & corruption, and labour practices
• Good understanding of UK and international energy sector, related technologies and regulatory environments is desirable
• Experience of successful supplier engagement

• Confident, independent, and able to work autonomously without supervision
• Able to manage work, business development, and career development activities
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Experience and confidence in compiling reports and research documentation
• Client-facing with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders
• Good IT skills and interest in tools, systems, and data
• Driven to achieve results
• Collaborative team player attitude

Turner & Townsend offers a structured development path with mentoring and training, opportunities to progress within an entrepreneurial and growing team, and client-facing exposure on major programmes and projects in capital procurement.

Turner & Townsend supports a Hybrid working approach to balance work and life, and encourages attainment of MCIPS status with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Opportunities for national and international travel to service and manage key commissions for blue-chip clients are available.

We are an equal opportunity employer that champions diversity and fosters an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community. For more information about us, visit www.turnerandtownsend.com.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, where applicable. This role may include travel and other activities as described in the original posting. We do not charge candidates any recruitment fees, and any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted are the property of Turner & Townsend.