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It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we’ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people’s lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors.\nOur purpose:\nTransforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.\nThe world is changing and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 75 years.\nOur values:\nLove a challenge: We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We don’t stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time.\nStronger together: We’re stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams, so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone.\nBring out the best in everyone: We bring out the best in everyone. We help each other to make the most of our potential, always learning from our experience. We treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice\n Role Overview\nWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cost Manager - Procurement with 8-10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, cost management, contract administration, and supplier management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving procurement strategy, optimizing project and operational costs, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely procurement of materials and services while achieving commercial objectives.\nThe role requires strong commercial acumen, negotiation expertise, and experience in managing procurement activities for construction, real estate, infrastructure, manufacturing, industrial, or engineering projects.\nKey Responsibilities\nProcurement Strategy & Planning\nDevelop and execute procurement strategies aligned with organizational and project goals.\nPrepare procurement schedules and sourcing plans for various projects and operational requirements.\nIdentify opportunities for cost reduction and procurement process improvements.\nSupport annual budgeting, forecasting, and procurement planning activities.\nCost Management & Control\nDevelop detailed cost estimates and procurement budgets.\nMonitor procurement spend against approved budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.\nAnalyze market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supplier performance to optimize procurement costs.\nImplement value engineering and strategic sourcing initiatives to maximize savings.\nSourcing & Supplier Management\nLead sourcing activities for materials, equipment, subcontractors, and services.\nIdentify, evaluate, and onboard qualified vendors and suppliers.\nConduct supplier assessments, audits, and performance evaluations.\nBuild and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.\nTendering & Contract Management\nManage the end-to-end tendering process, including RFQs, RFPs, bid evaluations, and supplier negotiations.\nReview technical and commercial proposals to ensure alignment with project requirements.\nNegotiate commercial terms, pricing, and contracts with suppliers and subcontractors.\nAdminister contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.\nCommercial & Risk Management\nAssess procurement-related risks and develop mitigation strategies.\nEnsure compliance with company procurement policies and governance standards.\nManage supplier claims, disputes, and contract variations.\nEvaluate procurement risks associated with supply chain disruptions and market volatility.\nStakeholder Coordination\nCollaborate with project teams, engineering, finance, operations, and project controls departments.\nSupport project managers in achieving cost and schedule objectives.\nPresent procurement performance reports and cost analyses to management.\nAct as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers.\nReporting & Process Improvement\nPrepare procurement dashboards, spend analysis reports, and savings reports.\nMonitor procurement KPIs and identify opportunities for operational efficiency.\nSupport digital procurement initiatives and ERP optimization projects.\nDrive continuous improvement in procurement processes and controls.\n Required Qualifications\nBachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering, or a related field.\nMinimum 8-10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, commercial management, or cost management.\nExperience in handling large-value procurement packages and supplier negotiations.\nProven track record of delivering cost savings and procurement efficiencies.\n 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.\nWe 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.\nTurner & 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.\nPlease find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/\nJoin our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:\nTwitter\nInstagram\nLinkedIn\nIt 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. \nAny 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. 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