Procurement Specialist – Defence; NEC​/JCT

Procurement Specialist – Defence (NEC/JCT)

We are currently seeking skilled Procurement Specialists / Managers to work within the UK Defence Sector, joining our growing Defence Team.

Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC).

• Providing specialist procurement strategy, advice, and guidance to public and private sector Defence clients.
• Identifying, sourcing, and acquiring goods and/or services, ensuring procurement activities adhere to relevant Public Sector and regulatory requirements.
• Developing and executing procurement strategies aligned with project objectives and client policies.
• Preparing and developing tender packs and delivering a tendering process, working in a strategic procurement environment.
• Negotiating, supporting, developing, drafting, and awarding contracts (and contract changes) individually or as part of a team.
• Managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Collaborating with a team on end-to-end procurement services for major projects or programmes.

• Proven track record in procurement within defence, construction, or infrastructure industries.
• Extensive experience of procurement, contract management, and/or contract placement in sole source and competitive markets.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of New Engineering Contract (NEC3/NEC4) and/or Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) contract frameworks.
• Experience delivering service quality to clients and/or customers and dealing regularly with stakeholders on complex, controversial and contentious issues.
• Experience chairing internal and external meetings involving senior stakeholders.
• Proven negotiation, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience of liaising with diverse stakeholders.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.

• Professional qualification(s) in Business, Procurement/Supply Chain Management, Law, Project Management or a similar relevant discipline, or an equivalent level of relevant experience.
• Training or experience in Qualifying Defence Contracts (QDC), Defence and Security Public Contracting Regulations (DSPCR), the Public Contract Regulations (PCR) and/or the Procurement Act 2023.

Turner & Townsend recognises the importance of helping its employees harmonise their work and home life by offering hybrid working, enabling them to balance their working life with other priorities. Employees are expected to be on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices 60% of the time, subject to business and client demands.

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management

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.