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.

Already holding SC Clearance is desirable however we advise that if you feel you would be a great candidate for this role, please apply
At Turner & Townsend we are passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
We provide Commercial, Procurement and Cost Management Services to a wide range of clients out of over 110 offices worldwide, operating in various sectors including Defence, Rail, Utilities, Transport, Education, Local Authorities and Health.
We provide Commercial, Procurement and Cost Management Services to a wide range of clients out of over 110 offices worldwide, operating in various sectors including Defence, Rail, Utilities, Transport, Education, Local Authorities and Health.
About you:
As a candidate for this role, you will not only have procurement experience built from a career in a relevant sector, but you will also want to be part of a high-functioning team focussed 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.
Job Description
At a time when Digital and IT capabilities are at the forefront of innovation, this role is becoming increasingly important as you will be working in a field that has a meaningful impact on both existing and future defence operations.
Through the implementation of commercial and procurement best practice, you will be a part of our client’s digital journeys, whether it be part of digital transformation programmes, ensuring that cutting-edge technologies are being harnessed and incorporated, or helping to ensure that clients are equipped to respond to ever-evolving cyber threats.

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:

• Procurement and Commercial Strategy.
• End-to-End Contract Management.
• Risk and Performance Management.
• Negotiation and Continuous Improvement.
• Governance and Compliance, both with internal policy and legal frameworks.
• Business Analysis and Problem Solving.
• 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 with their Digital and IT requirements.
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.

Experience and Skills:

• Experience procuring within the IT category, such as hardware, software, cloud/IT infrastructure, DevOps or other digital goods and/or services.
• Applied knowledge of procurement principles and practices with experience of procurement, contract management and/or contract placement (sourcing).
• Developing and assuring business cases, contracting approaches, commercial strategies and other commercial artefacts.
• Ability to identify and manage risk through the application of procurement/commercial tools and strategies.
• Experience preparing and executing negotiation strategies, with a focus on achieving positive outcomes.
• Proactively monitor supplier performance, applying strategies and tools to secure the maximum value from contracts, motivating performance and driving innovation and continuous improvement.

• Ability to understand key stakeholder drivers that determine priorities, direction and the required outcomes.

  Desirable Experience:

• Experience procuring within the IT category, such as hardware, software, cloud/IT infrastructure, DevOps or other digital goods and/or services.

• Experience negotiating or managing ancillary agreements within the IT category, particularly any experience sourcing or managing support services, obsolescence management, licensing agreements (including end-user) or similar.
• Experience of procuring innovative technologies or solutions, particularly through collaborative or agile delivery initiatives.
• Experience managing intellectual property, with an awareness of intellectual property rights, associated agreements and sourcing strategies.
• A background in Government Procurement processes, such as Single Source and Competitive.
• Experience obtaining and utilising knowledge of supply markets, private-sector capabilities and technologies within the IT category.

Qualifications
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Professional qualification(s) in Business, Procurement/Supply Chain Management, Law, Project Management or a similar relevant discipline, or an equivalent level of relevant experience.

• 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.

Additional Information

• Procurement and Commercial Strategy.
• End-to-End Contract Management.
• Risk and Performance Management.
• Negotiation and Continuous Improvement.
• Governance and Compliance, both with internal policy and legal frameworks.
• Business Analysis and Problem Solving.
• Supplier Relationship and Category Management