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Turner & Townsend Heery Procurement Manager

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations. With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale. 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.

Responsibilities:

This role manages all facets of the procurement and contract processes, including, but not limited to, the procurement of goods and services, professional services, construction contracts, and other contracts in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, policies and procedures.

Examples of Duties:

Areas of responsibility for the Procurement & Contracts Administrator include:

• Procurement Compliance: Continuously reviews, develops, recommends, and implements client procurement policies, methodologies, and procedures to ensure compliance with the purchase of goods and services needed.
• Procurement Processes: Determines appropriate procurement methods. Develops, writes, and issues solicitations for needed goods and services with various complexities. Receives and evaluates solicitation responses, and determines award, or recommends award, of contracts within delegated authority.
• Contract Administration: Conducts selection and contract negotiations with suppliers. Consults with legal counsel as needed. Presents contract recommendations to the client Board as required. Reviews, creates, maintains, administers and executes purchase orders, contracts, change orders, and other documents and provides a link between department managers, leadership, and legal counsel.
• Consultation: Serves as primary internal expert on all matters pertaining to procurement and contract administration, including providing guidance to staff and key leadership (including client Boards) related to purchasing rules and guidelines, as well as solicitation, bid, and contract awards under public disclosure laws.
• Training: Serves as primary point of responsibility for support on understanding procurement processes involving external vendors, including technical procurement processes within the client's enterprise resource planning software (ERP). Develops training content and job aids to support staff who are assigned roles within the procurement process.
• Contract Documentation: Streamlines and standardizes administrative processing to ensure proper documentation of all contracts and purchases, including archiving related records. Tracks contract terms and renewal actions, working with designated departmental representative to ensure appropriate actions are taken.
• Legislative Research: Researches and communicates on potential impacts of proposed legislative items related to procurement issues.
• End of Year Processing: Monitors and closes purchase orders and terminates annual contracts as needed at year end. Participates in formal audit processes by providing requested documentation related to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other procurements.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications:

Education: Associate degree. Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, finance or related field preferred.

Experience: Five years of experience in Oregon public procurement and contracting procedures. Experience with AIA, DBIA and proprietary contract documents. Experience with design-bid-build, CM/GC and Design-Build/Progressive Design-Build Procurement and Contracting.

Certifications & Licensures: Professional purchasing certification(s) through a nationally recognized association, such as Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or an equivalent certification, is preferred.

Additional Information:

On site requirements might change based on clients needs. 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.