About this role
As a Procurement & Contracts Manager, you will advise leading clients, investors and developers on procurement, contractual and commercial matters across major Energy & Natural Resources projects.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary project teams and clients, taking a senior role in leading complex procurement and contractual activities from early development and procurement through construction and execution.
Projects may include:
Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)Green hydrogen production and infrastructureGreen steel and industrial decarbonisationPower-to-X and e-fuelsGrid and transmission infrastructureOffshore windBattery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)Solar PVOther emerging energy transition technologiesProcurement Management
You will lead and support activities across the full procurement lifecycle, including:
Developing procurement and contracting strategies aligned with project schedules, risk profiles and market conditions;Conducting supplier pre-qualification, market sounding and Requests for Information (RFIs);Preparing tender documentation, including Instructions to Tenderers (ITT), specifications and contractual documentation;Managing Requests for Proposal (RFP) processes, tender queries and clarifications;Managing technical and commercial bid evaluations and developing recommendations for award;Leading and supporting contract negotiations and contract finalisation;Managing commercial and contractual interfaces between different packages and suppliers;Coordinating commercial, technical, financial and legal workstreams;Ensuring procurement processes comply with client governance and approval requirements.Contracts Management
Throughout project execution, you will provide commercial and contractual support, including:
Contract management and administration across FIDIC-based, NEC-based and bespoke contracts;Managing contractual correspondence and formal notices;Monitoring contractor obligations, milestones and key deliverables;Managing variations, change orders and contractual claims;Proactively managing commercial relationships with contractors and suppliers;Supporting the resolution of contractual and commercial disputes;Managing interfaces in complex and multi-contract project environments;Preparing commercial and contractual reporting, governance documentation and presentations for Steering Committees and investment bodies.Capability Building & Business Development
Beyond project delivery, you will play an important role in the continued development of Turner & Townsend's Energy & Natural Resources business in the Netherlands.
This will include:
Supporting the growth of our procurement and contracts management capability within Energy & Natural Resources;Working collaboratively across Turner & Townsend's different capabilities and international teams;Supporting business development and client engagement across the energy sector;Identifying opportunities with existing and new clients;Contributing to the development and growth of the Energy & Natural Resources team;Sharing knowledge, methodologies and best practices across projects;Collaborating with colleagues across our European and global Energy & Natural Resources network. We are looking for a commercially minded and experienced procurement and contracts professional who is excited about taking a senior leadership role on major projects within the Energy & Natural Resources sector.
Ideally, you bring:
A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience within procurement, contracts management and/or commercial management;Significant experience within major construction and/or EPC project environments, preferably within energy, industrial, power or infrastructure projects;A proven track record of leading complex procurement and contractual activities, including advising senior stakeholders and providing commercial direction to project teams;Strong experience negotiating and managing significant EPC, construction, supply and/or service contracts;Experience within CCUS, hydrogen, renewable energy, power, grid infrastructure, industrial decarbonisation or related Energy Transition projects is highly desirable;Experience with FIDIC contracts and/or other recognised standard forms of contract;Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle, from development and procurement through engineering, construction, commissioning and execution;Experience working within multi-contract environments and managing contractor and package interfaces;Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills;Excellent stakeholder management and communication capabilities;A structured, methodical and proactive approach to work;The ability to independently manage procurement processes and lead complex commercial negotiations;A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant discipline such as Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related field;Professional fluency in English;Dutch language skills are a plus, but not essential. 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)Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.