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 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

The E-Tendering Lead is responsible for managing and overseeing the use of the electronic tendering system. This role holder is responsible for coordinating the e-tendering activities, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and optimising the use of e-tendering platforms to achieve efficient and transparent procurement processes.

Principal Accountabilities

Optimise the use of e-tendering platforms to streamline procurement processes and enhance user experience.
Lead and manage the use of the e-tendering system from initiation to completion.
Act as the expert point of contact for all e-tendering queries related to the use of the system and e-tendering processes
Work closely with the Procurement Leaders and Head of Procurement Operations to provide eTendering system expertise / assistance on a day to day basis plus other first tier suppliers
Monitor and analyse e-tendering performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and procurement policies, including those related to public procurement and the e-tendering process.
Provide training and support to team members on e-tendering system and processes.
Maintain accurate records and documentation of all e-tendering activities.
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in e-tendering and procurement.
Cooperate with colleagues in all matters relating to health and safety, always following safe working procedures.
Act as a role model for company's vision and values, behaving in ways that align with Ways of Working, and encouraging and supporting others to do the same.
Take necessary care to properly protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of corporate information, preventing unauthorised disclosure, modification, or destruction, and never knowingly putting information systems at risk.
Perform additional tasks, activities or other duties as may be required or assigned as part of the role.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

15+ years' experience in public procurement, particularly for large-scale infrastructure projects.
Experience providing strategic leadership and direction in e-tendering systems.
Experience leading and managing the use of e-tendering systems.

Skills

Ability to work within multi-disciplinary functions and teams while ensuring that all procurement related tasks are conducted in a timely and accurate manner.
Ability to operate and execute effectively in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and engaging deadlines.
Ability to drive team participation and high performance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong analytical ability.
Strong team leadership skills with an ability to influence to drive effective design decision making.
Strong ability to multitask, prioritise, and work well under pressure to meet established deadlines.
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills along with high personal motivation and energy.
Ability to develop long term relationships with all team members and effectively balance people and processes.

Qualifications

Formal Education Qualifications

Minimum Level 8 degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject area e.g., engineering, supply chain, procurement, quantity surveying, business, or related disciple
Level 9 Masters in relevant field would be advantageous (or equivalent masters)

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e-Tendering Lead

Job Description