Procurement Lead

2 months ago

Dublin, Ireland Turner & Townsend Full time

Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 112 offices in 46 countries, we make the difference to projects across the Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Energy & Natural Resources sectors worldwide.

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 get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects all over the world

Job Description

Our global Infrastructure team works across the , , and industries. Our infrastructure experience and expertise enable us to develop and deliver comprehensive solutions, managing complexity and helping our clients meet their goals.

The project

A significant transport infrastructure project in Ireland.

The role

The Procurement Lead will be responsible for the procurement of a significant civils contract, involving extensive groundworks, as well as other core contracts, including the Project Delivery Partner, ensuring alignment with the client’s Procurement Strategy.

The role holder shall support the Project Directorate to develop procurement documents, including requirements, specifications, and input into contracts. The role holder shall assist in the production of the procurement documentation, including but not limited to, the contract requirements, procurement documents, and draft contracts.

The role holder will be responsible for leading procurement to maximise value for money and ensure compliance with EU legislation through the support and development of best practice. In addition, the Procurement Lead will strengthen relationships with contractors / consultants, regularly engaging with them to develop comprehensive knowledge and insights and drive a culture of collaboration and partnership.

Responsibilities

Oversee the development and management of the procurement project management plans and procurement strategies for the Major Infrastructure Contracts in line with the programme and timelines. Act as the procurement process manager for the procurement of the contract and other Core Contracts overseeing the development and production of the procurement documents for both the qualification and selection stages throughout. Direct the review and streamlining of procurement policies, processes and controls implementing improvement of these processes where necessary to ensure that all contracts are executed in line with the project procurement strategy and the client’s procurement policies and procedures. Oversee the coordination of the other Project Directorate functions, including Design and Engineering, PMO, Safety, Information Management, and Safety with regards to the drafting of technical specifications, input into drafting of clauses in coordination with project Advisors to produce a complete set of procurement documents. Provide support to the Project Directorate and the client’s legal advisors in preparing and reviewing the contracts issued during procurement and to the preferred tenderer ahead of contract close during the tender process and the preferred tenderer period. Manage the development of contract documents to be issued during the tender process, including the drafting of technical specifications, input into drafting of clauses in coordination with the client’s advisors and other relevant stakeholders. Direct the development of tender evaluation strategies, plans, processes, and procedures which ensure compliance with public procurement regulations, client policies and procedures and ensure a fair and transparent process to avoid the risk of legal challenge to the procurement process. Oversee the development of the evaluation criteria to ensure they comply with defined policies and procedures for the evaluation of tender submissions, working with the client's legal advisors and the wider Project Directorate. Manage and coordinate the process for responding to tenderer’s clarifications which shall include management of clarification trackers, coordinating with the relevant Project Directorate functions and / or Advisors to draft responses and liaising with legal advisors during the clarification period where required to mitigate any legal challenge or procurement process risk. Lead the evaluation of tender submissions for the contract and other contracts, where required, and coordinate the input of other Project Directorate functions. This shall include providing leadership in relation to tender evaluation strategies and criteria, plans, processes, and procedures, ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations and client policies and procedures and a fair and transparent process to avoid the risk of legal challenge to the procurement process. Support in the drafting of shortlisting letters for Qualification stages and regret and success letters during selection stage of the procurements, coordinating with legal advisors and the client’s Procurement function. Where a legal challenge arises, support in the defence of a legal challenge, including participating in formal legal proceedings. Provide direction in the carrying out of due diligence and risk assessment of procurement / contractor activities to identify points of vulnerability and devise remedial plans. Ensure that all procurement activity is compliant with internal and external requirements and procedures, including National and EU requirements.

Qualifications

Knowledge

Minimum of 10 years working in a complex procurement environment within major capital programs, with 5+ years’ experience working on infrastructure projects of considerable scale and complexity. Experience providing strategic leadership and direction in procurement within a large and complex organisation, establishing procurement and contracts functions and embedding standard operating procedures. Experience working on PPP projects would be advantageous. Experience of working within both consultancy and client or contractor environments an advantage.

Skills

Excellent communication skills and an ability to establish robust relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including client and contractors. Ability to access and influence key decision makers within clients, regulatory bodies, and government. Strategically minded with a considered and consistent approach to decision-making and leadership. Ability to work within multi-disciplinary functions / teams while ensuring procurement activities are conducted in a timely and accurate manner.

Qualifications

Minimum level 8 degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject, engineering, supply chain, procurement, quantity surveying). Level 9 Masters (or equivalent) in relevant field would be advantageous. Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (or similar) would be preferred.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend  is a leading independent professional services company specializing in program management, project management, cost management and consulting across the property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. With 112 offices in 45 countries, we draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximizing value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients’ assets. We are an Equal Opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CVs that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs will be treated as a direct application.

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