Commercial / Procurement Manager – Defence

Turner & Townsend; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

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The world is changing, and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it.

Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and society, delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us.

We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors.

It’s how we’ve made the difference for 75 years, transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.

Job Description

Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). See Security Clearance Section.

We are currently seeking Commercial and Procurement Managers interested in working within the UK Defence Sector to be part of our growing Defence Team. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to be involved in and contribute to some of the most exciting and interesting challenges that face the UK Defence Sector today, in both the Public and Private sector.

As a Commercial / Procurement Manager at Turner & Townsend, you will work directly with our Defence Clients supporting them in delivering outcomes across the end-to-end commercial lifecycle.

Owing to the nature of our business and our diverse portfolio of clients, no two roles are the same and we encourage candidates with different backgrounds, skills and experiences to consider this role. While each role is different, you can expect to perform some or all the following functions and responsibilities:

1. Procurement and Commercial Strategy.
2. End-to-End Contract Management.
3. Risk and Performance Management.
4. Negotiation and Continuous Improvement.
5. Governance and Compliance, both with internal policy and legal frameworks.
6. Business Analysis and Problem Solving.
7. Supplier Relationship and Category Management.

About you:

As a candidate for this role, you will not only have commercial/procurement experience built from a career in a relevant sector, but you will also want to be part of a high-functioning team focused on delivering world-class outcomes to our ever-growing network of Defence clients.

We understand that people can contribute to our team and mission in a variety of ways, even if they do not possess all the experiences and skills listed below. While possessing most of the following could be advantageous, our focus is on meeting people that are equally passionate about making the difference and want to work towards delivering better outcomes for our clients.

If you are excited about working with us and have relevant skills or experiences that you think can add value to our teams and clients, we would encourage you to apply.

Required Experience and Skills:

1. Applied knowledge of procurement principles and practices with experience of procurement, contract management and/or contract placement (sourcing).
2. Ability to identify and manage risk through the application of procurement/commercial tools and strategies.
3. Understanding and applying programme, portfolio, and project management tools.
4. Supporting the delivery of procurement and tendering processes, applying commercial expertise and judgement accordingly.
5. Proactively monitor supplier performance, applying strategies and tools to secure the maximum value from contracts, motivating performance and driving innovation and continuous improvement.

Desirable Experience

1. A background in Government Procurement processes, such as Single Source and Competitive.
2. New Engineering Contract (NEC), FIDIC and/or Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) contract knowledge and experience.

Qualifications

1. Professional qualification(s) in Business, Procurement/Supply Chain Management, Law, Project Management or a similar relevant discipline, or an equivalent level of relevant experience.
2. Trained in, or holds a sufficient level of experience of, Defence and Security Public Contracting Regulations (DSPCR), the Public Contract Regulations (PCR) and/or the Procurement Act 2023.

Working in teams/site attendance:

Turner & Townsend recognises the importance of helping its employees harmonise their work and home life by offering hybrid working that enables them to balance their working life with other priorities. Currently, we anticipate you being on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices 60% of your time, but this may flex depending on client and business requirements.

Security Clearance

Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC).
Many of the clients and projects we support are subject to MoD security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Additional Information

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 www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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