Cost Manager - Procurement

Overview

Who is Turner & Townsend?

All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we’ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people’s lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors.

Our purpose:

Transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.

The world is changing and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 75 years.

Our values:

Love a challenge:  We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We don’t stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time.

Stronger together:  We’re stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams, so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone.

Bring out the best in everyone:  We bring out the best in everyone. We help each other to make the most of our potential, always learning from our experience. We treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cost Manager – Procurement with 8–10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, cost management, contract administration, and supplier management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving procurement strategy, optimizing project and operational costs, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely procurement of materials and services while achieving commercial objectives.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, negotiation expertise, and experience in managing procurement activities for construction, real estate, infrastructure, manufacturing, industrial, or engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with organizational and project goals.
• Prepare procurement schedules and sourcing plans for various projects and operational requirements.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and procurement process improvements.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and procurement planning activities.
• Develop detailed cost estimates and procurement budgets.
• Monitor procurement spend against approved budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Analyze market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supplier performance to optimize procurement costs.
• Implement value engineering and strategic sourcing initiatives to maximize savings.
• Lead sourcing activities for materials, equipment, subcontractors, and services.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified vendors and suppliers.
• Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and performance evaluations.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
• Manage the end-to-end tendering process, including RFQs, RFPs, bid evaluations, and supplier negotiations.
• Review technical and commercial proposals to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and contracts with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Assess procurement-related risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and governance standards.
• Manage supplier claims, disputes, and contract variations.
• Evaluate procurement risks associated with supply chain disruptions and market volatility.
• Collaborate with project teams, engineering, finance, operations, and project controls departments.
• Support project managers in achieving cost and schedule objectives.
• Present procurement performance reports and cost analyses to management.
• Act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Prepare procurement dashboards, spend analysis reports, and savings reports.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and identify opportunities for operational efficiency.
• Support

Procurement Strategy & Planning

Cost Management & Control

Sourcing & Supplier Management

Tendering & Contract Management

Commercial & Risk Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Reporting & Process Improvement