Company DescriptionTurner & 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.
Please visit our website: Job DescriptionReporting to a Procurement lead, this role involves working on client facing transformational procurement programmes, leading workstreams, collaborating with stakeholders, and operational procurement teams to deliver sustainable change in procurement operations for our clients.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in redefining procurement operations to align with our client's wider strategy and vision, leading workstreams in implementing new procurement target operating models that leverage technology for enhanced efficiency, developing and implementing sustainable procurement strategies and delivering cost transformation initiatives for our clients.
We have opportunities for those passionate about transformative and sustainable procurement who are driven to innovate within procurement functions. This position is ideal for individuals looking to develop their transformational procurement strategy and implementation skills in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
Successful candidates will have the chance to advance their career, skills, and knowledge by working with industry leaders on a global scale. As part of a market-leading professional services business, you will operate within an exceptional team specialising in transformational procurement.
We are the first consultancy to be recognised by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) for excellence in the procurement processes that it provides for clients in the construction sector. Our Team received a Procurement Excellence Programme Award demonstrating excellence in our procurement and supply chain activities.
The Opportunity
This role will provide the opportunity to further your transformational procurement and consultancy experience, working with and leading workstreams of highly skilled practitioners to deliver industry leading procurement change to large global brands on some of the most exciting transformational programmes and projects in the market.
This role will be a part of our growing Transformational Procurement team within Contract Services and will contribute to our continued expansion and development of our enterprise level transformational procurement propositions, including Sustainable Procurement, Digital Procurement, Procurement Target Operating Model, Cost and Spend Transformation and Procurement strategy.
Main ExpectationsSupporting and leading workstreams for clients in their procurement transformation initiatives across a variety of industries and sectors, guiding clients towards modernised and efficient procurement systems, alignment with their digital ambitions and a clear focus on their sustainability targets.
Developing and implementing sustainable procurement strategies and practices, and supporting clients to align with environmental, social and governance goals while delivering their procurement objectives and vision.
Design and implement procurement target operating models for the future, optimising procurement operations, aligning with digital and commercial strategies, and delivering a sustainable enterprise level transformation.
Formulate and execute procurement strategies that drive cost savings and enhance operational efficiencies within client organisationsSupport the development of our Transformational Procurement proposition suite and build innovate market eminence and thought leadershipSupport the delivery of compelling market propositions and client proposals aligned to both team and broader business targets.
Skills
We are looking for individuals with a blend of procurement and advisory experience in delivering transformational procurement programmes that embed change into the end-to-end enterprise level procurement and supply chain value chain. This should include a mixture of the following;Strong procurement and supply chain knowledge, from industry or advisoryEstablished workstream and project management skillsPeople management and support skillsSolid research, evaluation and analysis skillsStoryboarding and presentation skillsExcellent communication skills, written and verbalStrong IT and digital skills and a real interest and curiosity in tools, systems and dataProcurement and Supply Chain intelligence and innovationQualificationsTo deliver value for our clients we are looking for a mixture of the following: Preferably has a degree related to one of the following; Procurement, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Business Management or similar disciplinesPrevious experience in procurement transformation and/or sustainable procurement.
Has achieved, is working towards or is willing to work towards at least Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and SupplySecurity Clearance (SC) – currently valid or could be reinstated, not essentialExperienceWider procurement consulting experience gained from either client, contractor or other professional services organisationsExperience of key sustainable procurement practices including human rights, environment, health and safety, anti-bribery & corruption and labour practicesStrong understanding of wider ESG legislative and regulatory environments is desirableA history of delivering transformative procurement projects, especially related to cost reduction and category managementExperience of leveraging digital tools as part of procurement transformations.
BehavioursConfident, independent and able to work autonomously with limited need for supervisionBe able to manage work/business development/career development activitiesBe able to support the development of outline proposals and bidding collateralExperienced and confident in compiling reports and research documentationBe able to develop market facing eminence aligned to industry leading practicesConfident in a client facing role and collaborating with stakeholdersDriven to get results and deliver value to clientsAbility to collaborate and lead workstreams to achieve desired outcomesAdditional InformationOur people share our Purpose and Values. Turner & Townsend provides a great place to work, where everyone can make change happen and influence a better world.
We champion our people to succeed in both 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. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
If this sounds like a challenge you'd like to hear more about, please submit an application for our recruitment team to review. Please find out more about us at #LI-MS1Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: TwitterInstagramLinkedInIt 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. SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: ConsultingExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Construction
Senior Consultant, Procurement Consultancy in London employer: Turner & Townsend
Turner & Townsend is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation within the Energy & Infrastructure sector. Employees benefit from comprehensive career growth opportunities, mentorship programs, and the chance to lead complex projects that make a real impact in the energy and renewables landscape. With a commitment to quality control and best practices, this role provides a rewarding environment for professionals looking to advance their careers while contributing to meaningful projects.
