Associate Director - Procurement
Turner & Townsend
Lead strategic procurement and contract services for public & private sector projects.
1 months ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Edinburgh , United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
+12,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Construction Management
and more..
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Buildings
Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
procurement management
procurement strategy
bid preparation
service innovation
business development
client management
- Lead and support the development of the procurement services provided by Turner & Townsend.
- Provide specialist procurement strategy advice to Public and Private sector clients.
- Lead and support business development and marketing of the Contract Services team’s service proposition.
- Create new and innovative service offerings to the Market,
- Lead and manage end to end procurement services on major projects or programmes.
- Managing client relationships and related commission outputs and deliverables.
- Lead and develop an outstanding team of specialist procurement and other consultants.
- Leading strategic major procurement projects or programmes for Public and Private sector clients.
- Support the delivery of both team and wider business targets.
- Lead and develop a team to achieve successful outcomes for our clients.
- Engage on and influence large scale flagship projects,
- Lead on bid preparation and proposal documentation and support the work winning capability of the contract services division.
What you bring
mcips
security clearance
nec
jct
public procurement
supply chain
- Preferably possess experience working in Defence, Utilities, Infrastructure (roads, rail etc) sectors
- Cross sector experience with a strong public procurement background is highly desirable,
- Confident, independent and trustworthy, able to influence individuals at all levels.
- Able to develop Supply Chain Intelligence strategies and analysis.
- Encouraging and empathetic whilst also fair and consistent when supporting individuals.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage a wide range of stakeholders and develop ongoing relationships
- Able to manage work/business development/career development activities.
- Have achieved, working towards or willing to work towards MCIPs accreditation.
- (SC) Security Clearance – currently valid or could be reinstated
- Able to manage and supervise the delivery of others for a successful outcome.
- Able to develop supplier evaluation and commercial principles and modelling strategies.
- Adaptable and taking personal responsibility to succeed.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to lead and develop key strategies and documentation for major procurement projects that complies with Public Sector Regulations or equivalent.
- A strong background in tender preparation, development and management ideally including negotiation.
- Excellent communication skills, adaptable, with a determination to succeed.
- Preferably possess degree related to construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law or procurement.
- Able to develop Supplier Relationship Management strategies and activities.
- Experience of developing and using various forms of contracts with particular focus on NEC and JCT.
- Collaborative and with the ability to develop/manage a team and individuals efficiently to achieve desired outcomes.
- Able to build strong, professional client relationships and proactively identify and resolve client’s issues.
- Experience in and/or knowledge of regulated procurement, in particular Public Contract Regulations 2015 with an awareness of the Green Paper and potential changes to the public procurement regime.
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Company
Overview
1946 Established
Year Founded
Marks the beginning of the company's operations.
£1.2B Turnover
Global Turnover in 2023
Significant financial growth compared to the previous year.
64% Real Estate
Revenue Breakdown
The majority share of revenue comes from the real estate sector.
37% Net Revenue
Net Revenue Growth
Net revenue increased significantly in 2023.
- Operates across various sectors, including real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources, providing comprehensive services such as construction consultancy, asset and facilities management, and environmental consultancy.
- Expertise spans advisory, cost and commercial management, digital solutions, and program management, enabling them to handle complex capital projects and drive transformative change for their clients.
- With over 10,000 employees in 48 countries, the company leverages local knowledge and global expertise to deliver tailored solutions for each project.
89%
Employee Pride
A strong majority of employees feel proud to be part of the organization.
7.9/10
Employee Engagement
Reflects a solid level of engagement among employees, based on internal surveys.
- Loves a challenge: Tackles complex projects and overcomes challenges.
- Stronger together: Teamwork and collaboration drive exceptional results.
- Bring out the best: Develops and empowers employees to reach their full potential.
90% GHG Reduction
Net-Zero Commitment
Aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 as part of their net-zero strategy.
80% Supply Chain Emissions
Sustainability Focus
80% of their emissions come from the supply chain, targeting a 170,643 tCO2E reduction by 2030.
170k+ CO2 Reduction
Ambitious Climate Target
Seeks to reduce 170,643 tCO2E from the supply chain by 2030.
2017 Global Compact Member
Sustainable Development Leader
Joined the United Nations Global Compact in 2017, aligning with sustainable development goals.
- Uses the TCFD framework to manage climate risks and opportunities.
- Sustainability is embedded into major projects and programs.
- Focuses on making assets resilient to climate change through sustainable procurement strategies.
- Aligns environmental policy with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
- Strives for transparency in measuring and monitoring performance.
- Provides ESG services to help clients achieve net-zero.
33.7% Female
Global Representation
The company has 33.7% female colleagues globally.
8.6 Global Score
Acceptance Factor
Employees rate acceptance of all backgrounds at 8.6/10 globally.
40% Target by 2025
Gender Diversity Goal
Aim to achieve 40% female representation globally by 2025.
81% Survey Rate
Engagement Feedback
81% of employees participate in quarterly inclusion surveys.
- An environment where diverse perspectives are acknowledged and celebrated, enabling individuals from various backgrounds to thrive.
- A comprehensive diversity and inclusion roadmap was initiated in 2018.
- A diversity base-lining initiative was implemented to better understand workforce makeup and identify areas for improvement.
- Diverse perspectives are seen as crucial for driving innovative and creative solutions to transform performance in a green, inclusive, and productive world.
- Reverse mentoring programs facilitates discussions between employee network groups and senior management to address inclusivity barriers.
- Quarterly anonymous employee engagement surveys gather feedback on engagement drivers, including D&I.
- A supplier diversity program encourages the use of diverse firms, including minority-owned, women-owned, and other underrepresented businesses, promoting vendor competition, competitive advantage, and positive economic impact on local communities.
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