Commercial / Procurement Manager – Defence

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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: 

• 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 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. 

Required Experience and Skills: 

• Applied knowledge of procurement principles and practices with experience of procurement, contract management and/or contract placement (sourcing). 

• Ability to identify and manage risk through the application of procurement/commercial tools and strategies. 

• Understanding and applying programme, portfolio, and project management tools. 

• Supporting the delivery of procurement and tendering processes, applying commercial expertise and judgement, accordingly. 

• 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 

• A background in Government Procurement processes, such as Single Source and Competitive. 

• New Engineering Contract (NEC), FIDIC and/or Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) contract knowledge and experience.