Senior Procurement Manager (Transmission & Utilities) at Turner Townsend

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

220000.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement Strategies, Vendor Evaluation, Contract Negotiation, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory Compliance, EPC/EPCM Delivery Models, Leadership, Commercial Acumen, Risk Mitigation, Sustainability, Digital Procurement Tools, Utilities Sector Knowledge, Energy Infrastructure, Power Transmission, Distribution Networks, North American Utility Markets

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations. With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. Job Description Due to continued growth in the transmission and utilities sector, Turner & Townsend are seeking a Senior Procurement Manager (Transmission & Utilities) to lead strategic procurement initiatives across major infrastructure programs. This role will focus on high-value utility projects including power transmission, distribution networks, and energy infrastructure. *Open to domestic relocation Key Responsibilities Lead the development and execution of procurement strategies for large-scale utility and transmission projects. Provide expert guidance on procurement models tailored to regulated utility environments. Oversee the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including RFP development, vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and award. Collaborate with engineering, construction, and regulatory teams to ensure procurement aligns with technical and compliance requirements. Build and maintain strong relationships with utility clients, regulatory bodies, and key suppliers. Drive innovation in procurement practices, including sustainability, digital procurement tools, and risk mitigation strategies. Mentor and lead a team of procurement professionals across multiple project sites. Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory frameworks, and internal governance. Bring expertise in EPC/EPCM delivery models for large-scale, complex utility and transmission programs. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field (Master’s preferred). 10+ years of procurement and/or project management experience in the utilities or infrastructure sector, with a focus on transmission or energy projects. Deep understanding of FERC, NERC, and other regulatory frameworks impacting utility procurement. Proven leadership in managing complex, multi-contract procurement programs (preferred). Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities. Demonstrated experience managing procurement in North American utility markets, with familiarity in regional regulatory and commercial practices. Experience managing procurement programs in the Northeast U.S., with knowledge of regional utility regulations, permitting processes, and supply chain dynamics. Additional Information The salary range for this full-time role is $200K-$220K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications. *On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs* 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/ and https://www.heery.com/ All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-LT1 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

Lead the development and execution of procurement strategies for large-scale utility and transmission projects. Oversee the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, ensuring alignment with technical and compliance requirements.