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.

We have grown to become a world-leading professional services company. With 112 offices across 46 countries, we draw on extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximizing value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients’ assets.

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.

Main responsibilities:

• Facilitate and maintain relationships between the organization and vendors, negotiate NDA & CoC, create standards for the vendors, and find the best available vendors.
• Hire vendors and monitor Market trends.
• Developing and sustaining long-standing relationships with company-approved vendors.
• Meeting with suitable vendors to assess their capability, inquire about their services, negotiate prices, and communicate any product or service-related concerns.
• Conduct research on available vendors to determine which vendors are capable to provide the required services.
• Implementing vendor selection programs to ensure that the best vendors are secured.
• Conducting interviews/meetings with new vendors and informing approved vendors of their responsibilities and obligations.
• Establishing standards by which to assess the performance of approved vendors.
• Performs other related duties and tasks as necessary or as assigned

Key Experience Requirements:

• Interpersonal skills to successfully interact with vendors and the main point of contact for that account.
• Critical thinking skills to determine the best vendor, features, and products to meet business needs.
• Ability to Pre-qualified and register the vendors
• Strong negotiation, administration, and decision-making skills

• Degree in Quantuty Surveyor, Engineering or any equivalent technical qualification
• Minimum 5 years  relevant work experience
• Experience in real estate or infrastructure procurement
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in ERP systems ( SAP, Oracle, etc)
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in the Middle East is preferable
• Arabic Speaker 

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/