Contract & Procurement Manager

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 125 offices worldwide.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

Job Description

We are currently looking for an experienced Contract & Procurement Manager to join our Natural Resources business in the Netherlands, working on an exciting project we have today in Lisbon with a large international client active in battery grade lithium production. This role has a planned end date of December 2024 whereafter you would be permanently based in the Netherlands. A fly-in fly-out basis arrangement is possible for the duration of the project.

With strong experience in a consultancy or contractor organisation, you will have knowledge and demonstrate hands on experience of standard forms of contract, claims management, dispute avoidance and/or dispute resolution within the natural resources, energy and/or infrastructure environment sectors.

The Contract & Procurement Manager will represent the Client’s commercial interests while overseeing procurement activities by third party partner organizations.

Responsibilities (non-exhaustive list):

• Contract management: supplier follow-up, contract close-out and ensure contract compliance.
• Ensure that business goals are accomplished by contract implementation.
• Provide regular reporting on the status of contracts for management.
• Stakeholder management – the ability to create and maintain strong relationships with your different client interfaces.
• Prepare or review requests for proposals for distribution to vendors.
• Coordinate with Project Controls and the finance department to ensure correct billing and accounts payable. Verify receipt of goods and services and help verify quality performance by vendors.
• Identify potential improvements to contracting and procurement strategies, policies, bidding, and vendor selection to achieve the best value for the Client.
• Be an active member of the procurement organization and contract team.

Leading a team of 2 to 5, setting out clear objectives and deliverables.

Qualifications

• 10 + years relevant experience in a similar role in the Natural Resources sector.
• Commercial project experience highly preferred
• Experience in managing a team and ability to set priorities.
• Formal Project Management methods
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to present to senior management to gain approvals.
• Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment.

Additional Information

At Turner & Townsend we want our people to succeed in both work and life, we promote a healthy, productive and flexible environment. In addition, you can expect:

• A competitive salary based on the position and your experience;
• 25 vacation days with the option to purchase additional days;
• Conveniently located offices in Amsterdam and Eindhoven;
• A business travel card for public transportation in the Netherlands;
• A laptop and mobile phone;
• Career opportunities that are tailored to your ambition;
• Working on high-profile projects with international opportunities;
• Monthly social team events where you get to know your colleagues better informally (barbecuing, a graffiti workshop, making chocolates, padel/golf/running)

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