Turner & Townsend is a global leading programme management 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 partnerships makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
We, Energy & Natural Resources, are a truly global sector, partnering with leading energy and natural resources companies worldwide. By supporting our clients’ net zero ambitions, we help deliver successful outcomes on major programs that enhance production efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and increase reliance on renewable energy sources.
We operate across all areas of the energy and natural resources industries, including clean energy, conventional and low carbon energy, transmission, and mining. Our core focus is on clean energy generation and transmission, as well as the commodities and technologies that support a decarbonized future. This includes liquefied natural gas (LNG), carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen, and the metals and minerals essential for developing low carbon technologies.
As an independent entity, we specialize in programme strategy and setup, program management, cost and commercial management, project management, procurement, controls and performance, technology and data, and advisory services.
When our clients evaluate their options and the economic viability of each, their major concerns revolve around securing investment, benefiting communities, and managing delivery within quality, time, and cost parameters. At the heart of these challenges is a deep understanding of commercial viability and program deliverability. Our strategy is based on understanding our clients’ challenges and helping them achieve visibility of cost, schedule, and performance through effective service methodologies, tools and systems.
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Job DescriptionThe Project Procurement Lead oversees procurement and supply chain activities for specific packages within projects, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery of equipment and materials. This role involves managing supplier relationships, coordinating with engineering and project teams, and negotiating contracts to meet project specifications and budget requirements. The Project Procurement Lead is responsible for tracking the supply chain schedule, mitigating risks, and implementing strategies to ensure smooth project execution.
Responsibilities
- Develop the Procurement Strategy in accordance with lessons learned and input from Category Managers.
- Responsible for setting up the Tendering strategy for the Purchase Request under consideration along with Buyer and Category Manager.
- Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with the support of the Buyer and Category Manager as relevant, coordinating all required functions.
- Manage supplier relationships to foster collaboration, address issues proactively, and drive supplier performance improvements.
- Manage the interface with the vendor during Purchase Order execution ensuring that vendors activities are managed in line with project priorities.
- Provide Category Managers with continuous feedback on vendor performance and get their support in case of Purchase Orders (PO) execution issues related to strategic vendors or strategic categories.
- Report progress to the Project Procurement Manager as required during the entire life of the project. You monitor the execution of the Purchase Order and proactively raise alerts to implement action plan in case of potential issue (such as schedule, cost, quality, contract…).
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain process to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and support long-term project objectives.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years’ relevant project experience within the oil and gas sector, energy sector and infrastructure sector.
- Proven track record in managing supply chain packages for complex projects, including offshore, onshore, or subsea equipment.
- Strong background in contract management and negotiation, particularly in high-value contracts with technical specifications.
- Experience with ERP systems and other supply chain management software to track procurement processes and schedules.
- Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements in oil and gas procurement and supply chain operations.
- Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Proficiency in English.
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