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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.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are looking for a Procurement Manager to support a large-scale construction project. The ideal candidate has great communication skills and leadership skills.

Responsibilities:

+ Assist in the preparation, formatting, and distribution of procurement-related documents, including purchase orders, contracts, and bid packages.

+ Maintain and update procurement records, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.

+ Organize and maintain filing systems for easy retrieval of procurement documentation.

+ Facilitate communication between procurement staff, vendors, and internal stakeholders, ensuring timely responses and resolution of inquiries or issues.

+ Monitor and track procurement-related activities, such as purchase requisitions, order fulfillment, and delivery status.

+ Assist in the preparation and issuance of requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for quotations (RFQs).

+ Maintain up-to-date vendor information, including contact details, pricing agreements, and performance metrics.

+ Assist in vendor evaluation and assessment processes, collecting and analyzing supplier data to support vendor selection and performance reviews.

+ Collaborate with procurement staff to resolve vendor-related issues, such as pricing discrepancies, delivery delays, or quality concerns.

+ Conduct research on potential vendors, gathering information on product specifications, pricing, and availability.

+ Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.

+ Assist in the preparation of procurement reports, analyzing data and generating insights on purchasing trends, cost savings, and vendor performance.

+ Support audit activities by providing necessary documentation and information related to procurement processes and transactions.

+ SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field is preferred.

+ Minimum 5 years of applicable experience

+ Proven experience in administrative support roles, preferably in a procurement or purchasing environment.

+ Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

+ Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping.

+ Proficient in using office productivity tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with procurement software or systems.

+ Knowledge of procurement processes, terms, and best practices is desirable.

+ Familiarity with applicable regulations and compliance requirements in procurement is a plus.

+ Strong communication skills.

Additional Information

_Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email_ [email protected]_ _. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 713-457-9400 or_ [email protected]_ _. This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response._

*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.

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