Senior Procurement Buyer - Capital Construction

Turner & Townsend; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services firm with extensive procurement leadership responsibilities. The role involves supervising commodity teams, researching sources, and developing bid specifications to improve procurement practices.

The position requires thorough knowledge of procurement policies and experience with large-scale architectural, engineering, and construction services, with an emphasis on independence and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business administration, finance, or a related field.
• Thorough technical experience in large-scale procurement of diverse architectural, engineering, and construction services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate commodity group teams; conduct research for negotiations of contracts.
• Analyze and develop improvements in bid invitations, specifications, and procurement practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations while identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Maintain SOX control responsibilities as applicable.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Negotiation

Vendor relations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services firm with extensive procurement leadership responsibilities. The role involves supervising commodity teams, researching sources, and developing bid specifications to improve procurement practices.

The position requires thorough knowledge of procurement policies and experience with large-scale architectural, engineering, and construction services, with an emphasis on independence and continuous process improvements.