Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programmes covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 113 offices in 46 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.

Job Description

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 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.

Qualifications

• 10 + years relevant experience in a similar role in the Natural Resources sector.
• Possibility to live and work in the Netherlands
• Commercial project experience highly preferred
• Formal Project Management methods
• Excellent 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 Information

Our people share our Purpose and Values. Turner & Townsend provides a great place to work, where everyone can make change happen and influence a better world.

We champion our people to succeed in both 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. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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

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