Procurement Lead at Turner Townsend

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement Category Management, EU Public Procurement, Tender Management, Contract Management, Negotiation, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Sustainability, Analytical Skills, Change Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Construction Industry Knowledge, Communication Skills, Procurement Systems, Market Intelligence, Compliance

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description 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. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Procurement Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management activities within the construction / infrastructure sector, in line with EU public procurement directives and Irish public procurement regulations. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering value through effective procurement strategies, supplier relationship management, and compliance with public sector procurement frameworks. The Procurement Lead will:- Review and implement category strategies for construction-related goods, services, and works. Lead end-to-end procurement processes in compliance with EU public procurement directives and national regulations. Manage tendering activities including review of specifications, evaluation criteria, and contract award documentation. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Monitor contract performance and ensure service delivery meets agreed key performance indicators and service level agreements. Support risk management, sustainability, and social value initiatives within the procurement function. Provide expert advice on procurement legislation, frameworks, and best practices. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and procurement transformation projects. Procurement Requirements, Standards and Performance Lead and manage key procurement activities and the overall development, execution and success of the assigned procurement packages. Review and implement the Client’s procurement policies, processes and controls to ensure that all purchases are executed in line with the associated procurement strategy and sourcing strategy. Maintain up to date best practice knowledge on relevant regulations, market intelligence, commodity trends and new sources of supply. Monitor marketplace developments and communicate these to client’s personnel Procurement Activities Ensure that the procurement packages under their responsibility are executed in accordance with sourcing strategies to achieve sustainable cost reduction and service improvements. Conduct due diligence and risk assessment of procurement/supplier activities to identify points of vulnerability and devise remedial plans. Ensure contracting excellence and manage risk effectively. Ensure that all procurement activity is compliant with internal and external requirements and procedures, including National and EU public procurement requirements. Leadership, relationship building and teamwork Provide subject matter expertise on all procurement matters to the project / programme and across the client’s organisation. Manage relationships with suppliers and drive performance targets/agreements. Embed best practice procurement across the project / programme and across the client’s organisation. The role holder must have the ability to manage a large number of internal and external stakeholders and suppliers; and to be influential and strategically involved in decision making across Infrastructure and the wider business. Qualifications Proven experience in procurement category management within the construction / infrastructure industry. Strong knowledge of EU Public Procurement rules, including OJEU/TED procedures and frameworks. Experience managing complex tenders and contracts in a regulated environment. Experience with NEC, JCT, or FIDIC contract forms. Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Proficiency in procurement systems and tools (e.g., eTendering platforms, ERP systems). Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Relevant university degree in Procurement, Commercial Management, Finance, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, Project Management, or other related discipline. (CIPS qualification desirable). Essential Skills Ability to operate and execute effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and challenging deadlines. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the business, markets, and regulations it operates within. Demonstrates a highly effective understanding and ability to utilise supplier market dynamics and analysis. Process-oriented with strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving capabilities. Highly effective change management skills in complex and multidiscipline environments. Demonstrates very strong business acumen preferably with experience in multiple business sectors. Additional Information Full time, permanent Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits Pension 23 days Annual leave, 2 Company days & 1 volunteering day Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues Our 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. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com #LI-KB2 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.

Responsibilities

The Procurement Lead will lead strategic sourcing and category management activities within the construction/infrastructure sector, ensuring compliance with EU public procurement directives. They will manage tendering activities, build relationships with stakeholders, and monitor contract performance.