Senior Consultant - Contracting & Procurement
Turner & Townsend Pty LimitedCompany 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. Job Description Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Senior Consultant, Contracting & Procurement is responsible for managing the contracting and procurement activities required to support industrial turnaround events. This role acts as the key liaison between Turnaround, Maintenance, Engineering, Projects, Finance, Legal, Logistics, Warehouse, and external suppliers to ensure materials and services are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Key Responsibilities Turnaround Planning & Execution Develop and execute procurement and contracting plans aligned with turnaround schedules and milestones. Coordinate sourcing, contract awards, and material delivery activities to support event readiness and execution. Provide status reporting, risk identification, and mitigation plans. Support governance reviews, audits, and procurement assurance activities. Provide on-site support during turnaround execution to resolve supplier, material, and commercial issues. Support claims management and commercial close-out activities. Procurement Translate approved requirements into purchase orders and sourcing plans. Develop sourcing strategies based on risk, value, complexity, criticality, and market conditions. Track long-lead and critical materials to ensure timely delivery. Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and delivery commitments. Coordinate with logistics, warehouse, and inspection teams to ensure material availability. Contract Management Develop and execute contracting strategies for turnaround services and specialized work scopes. Lead or support supplier prequalification, tendering, commercial evaluations, and negotiations. Prepare award recommendations and secure required approvals. Maintain contract documentation, amendments, extensions, and change management processes. Ensure all contracting activities comply with governance and procurement requirements. Qualifications Qualifications & Experience 5+ years of experience in contracting, procurement, supply chain, or contract administration within energy, oil & gas, petrochemical, mining, utilities, or other heavy industrial environments. Experience supporting shutdowns, outages, turnarounds, or major maintenance events. Strong background in procurement, tendering, supplier management, contract administration, and commercial negotiations. Experience managing contract values, forecasts, invoices, changes, and commercial risk. Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems. Strong organizational, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered. Additional Information What's in it for you... 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services) Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program RRSP option with company matching Annual learning and development budget Access to a …