Procurement Specialist

Full Time
Indianapolis, IN
Posted
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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 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to work on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Turner & Townsend’s vision is to expand our global footprint. The US is currently our biggest growth market, however we have opportunities across the globe. So wherever you are, if you are the right candidate, we want to hear from you.


Job Description
  • Provide responses to bids, proposals and support contract negotiations.
  • Prepare or review requests for proposals for distribution to vendors.
  • Review provisions in third party contracts, including terms and conditions, to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations and Client policies and procedures.
  • Ensure that contracts are executed in accordance with corporate guidelines.
  • Conduct market research and inform vendor qualification and selection.
  • Audit existing contracts and oversees contract modifications.
  • Review vendor change orders against contract and scope requirements
  • Analyse a contract’s risk to the business.
  • Visit client sites and meets with business partners.
  • Challenge Partner firm’s procurement strategies, bid evaluation, award recommendations and price validation to ensure true market cost sampling and best value for the Client.
  • Ensure that business goals are accomplished by contract implementation.
  • Communicate contract implementations to Client leads and project executives.
  • 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.
  • Prepare reports on the status of contracts for management.
  • Conduct special projects as assigned.

Qualifications
  • 5 + years relevant experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing projects.
  • Formal Project Management methods
  • Cross functional team participation in a high-tech, dynamic environment
  • Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Proven track record in delivering high-quality programs
  • Ability to present to senior management to gain approvals
  • Passionate about solving complex challenges within aggressive timelines
  • 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


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 108 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 CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

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