Senior Consultant - Procurement, Contracts and Supply Chain

Job description

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who would like to help us grow our business and bring a step change to procurement in the program advisory industry. You will have the opportunity to work with experts in the field of procurement, contracts and supply chain, develop new capabilities and work on some of the most exciting projects in North America. At the same time, you will be at the forefront of our thought leadership and part in the development of our toolkit. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on transformational, strategic or delivery roles on major programs. Some of the roles that you will be delivering include: Implementation of transformational initiatives: Category management Program contract development Supply chain rationalization Supplier relationship management Supplier performance management Procurement centers of excellence Innovation and industrial strategy Collaboration business relationship strategies Compliance management Implementation of strategic initiatives: Market intelligence analysis Delivery models and procurement and contract strategies Supply chain integration strategy Business case and commercial strategies Contract performance strategy Delivery of major programs and projects: Market engagement Development of procurement and contract documentation RFP and proposal management and evaluation Commercial contract drafting Contract and commercial alignment Contract performance management Commercial peer reviews Duties: In addition to the delivery of our projects and commissions, the candidates will have hand on influence in the development and delivery of the Turner & Townsend strategy. We thrive in continuous improvement and developing new and more efficient techniques to deliver projects for our clients. From procurement and commercial modelling to the use of technology in procurement, contracts and supply chain management, we are looking for candidates who share the same passion for making a difference. Some of the additional duties that we would like you to help us with are: Contributing to the development our capabilities catalog, focusing on how technology can help our clients and our industry Help with the management of the team, providing support and team management Assist with our business development and business acquisition activities Helping us to create a better place to work through our People initiatives Take ownership for specific corporate programs and deliver tangible results Engage in external thought leadership development and become a recognizable go-to-person for our services We recognize the multi-dimensional challenges that we face in our industry and we are looking for candidates that can give this breadth and depth of knowledge to help our clients and deliver innovative solutions to our clients. We do not require a prescriptive set of skills we will evaluate candidates based on their experience, skills and ability to contribute to our business. The following sets of requirements and guideline of what we look for but it is not a definitive list: Demonstrable experience in procurement, contracts or supply chain management in large capital projects within manufacturing/technology, life sciences, real estate, public works, or infrastructure to be able to work independently from a set of requirements or specifications Confident, independent and able to work autonomously without need for supervision. Experience delivering our services on the sectors in which we operate such as infrastructure, oil & gas, Net Zero, pharmaceutical, government, manufacturing or real estate Has successfully delivered contractual frameworks and templates that enable successful project delivery and realize economies of scale across our portfolios. Client management experience, being able to develop and deliver presentations and reports in a clear, concise, and confident manner to all levels of client organization including C-Suite. Extensive working knowledge of key procurement, contracts or supply chain management techniques as well as regional differences. Has applied knowledge in the above domains to underpin broader business change management across large scale capital works projects Knowledge and experience of construction and professional services contracts and/or supply chain agreements. In addition, knowledge and experience to develop RFQ/RFP documents and and their associated procurement process to include proposal evaluation and recommendation to the client. Confident, independent and able to work autonomously without need for supervision. Desired Qualifications and Accreditations: University degree, preferably in Engineering, Law, Construction Management or Supply Chain Management. Professional accreditations in a related field such as, but not limited to, Chartered Institute of Procurement Specialists (CIPS), Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM), Project Management Professional (PMP). The salary range for this full-time role is $130K-$165K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications. *On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs* 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 want 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 Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 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., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.