Company Description 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 125 offices worldwide.Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/Job DescriptionWe are currently looking for an experienced Contract & Procurement Manager to join our Natural Resources business in the Netherlands, working on an exciting project we have today in Lisbon with a large international client active in battery grade lithium production. This role has a planned end date of December 2024 whereafter you would be permanently based in the Netherlands. A fly-in fly-out basis arrangement is possible for the duration of the project.With strong experience in a consultancy or contractor organisation, you will have knowledge and demonstrate hands on experience of standard forms of contract, claims management, dispute avoidance and/or dispute resolution within the natural resources, energy and/or infrastructure environment sectors.The Contract & Procurement Manager will represent the Client's commercial interests while overseeing procurement activities by third party partner organizations.Responsibilities (non-exhaustive list):Contract management: supplier follow-up, contract close-out and ensure contract compliance.Ensure that business goals are accomplished by contract implementation.Provide regular reporting on the status of contracts for management.Stakeholder management – the ability to create and maintain strong relationships with your different client interfaces.Prepare or review requests for proposals for distribution to vendors.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.Be an active member of the procurement organization and contract team.Leading a team of 2 to 5, setting out clear objectives and deliverables.Qualifications10 + years relevant experience in a similar role in the Natural Resources sector.Commercial project experience highly preferredExperience in managing a team and ability to set priorities.Formal Project Management methodsExcellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.Ability to present to senior management to gain approvals.Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment.Additional InformationAt 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:TwitterInstagramLinkedInIt 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.
