Procurement Management Lead – Equipment Major Manufacturing Facilities

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services 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 partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Turner and Townsend are looking for a Procurement Management Lead – Equipment for Major Manufacturing Facilities to work on a large-scale ground-up Engineering-Procurement-Construction project. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing all equipment procurement activities for major manufacturing facility construction projects in the U.S. This includes overseeing a team of equipment buyers and ensuring successful delivery of Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed (OFCI) equipment, as well as monitoring and overseeing all equipment procurement activities performed by EPC/EPCM/Design-Build contractors for Contractor-Furnished Contractor-Installed (CFCI) equipment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procuring or overseeing procurement teams on key categories such as process, electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation equipment. Candidates must have experience undertaking similar roles in sectors such as data centers, semiconductor facilities, life sciences, renewable energy, or oil & gas.

* On site presence required

• Lead and mentor a team of equipment buyers responsible for OFCI procurement.
• Establish procurement strategies, processes, and performance standards for the team.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

• Manage the procurement of Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed (OFCI) equipment.
• Oversee and audit equipment procurement activities performed by EPC/EPCM/DB contractors for CFCI scope to ensure compliance with project requirements and contractual obligations.

• Ensure procurement strategies align with project schedules, budgets, and technical specifications.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers and contractors to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery process for major equipment, including inspection, expediting, logistics, and materials management.
• Resolve issues related to delays, quality, or compliance during equipment delivery.

• Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, project controls, construction) and external contractors to ensure seamless integration of equipment procurement into overall project execution.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership on procurement status, risks, and mitigation plans.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• 10+ years in equipment procurement for large-scale industrial or manufacturing projects.

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Deep understanding of procurement processes, commercial terms, and risk management.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and MS Office Suite.

* On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

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