Equipment Procurement Specialist – Major Manufacturing Facilities Construction - Houston, Texas, United States

Company 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 improv ...

Job description

Company 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

The Equipment Procurement Specialist is responsible for executing procurement activities for major equipment required in large-scale manufacturing facility construction projects. Working under the direction of the Equipment Procurement Manager, this role ensures timely and cost-effective acquisition of Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed (OFCI) equipment and supports oversight of Contractor-Furnished Contractor-Installed (CFCI) equipment procurement by EPC/EPCM/DB contractors. The Equipment Buyer will manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and coordinate delivery logistics to meet project schedules and quality standards.  

Key Responsibilities: 

Procurement Execution: 

• Source, negotiate, and purchase major equipment in accordance with project specifications and procurement strategies. 
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs), evaluate bids, and recommend suppliers. 

Supplier Management: 

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with equipment vendors and manufacturers. 
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual terms, quality, and delivery schedules. 

Coordination & Oversight: 

• Support the Equipment Procurement Manager in overseeing EPC/EPCM/DB contractor procurement activities for CFCI equipment. 
• Ensure alignment between owner procurement requirements and contractor procurement processes. 

Delivery & Logistics: 

• Coordinate inspection, expediting, and logistics for major equipment deliveries. 
• Track shipment schedules and resolve issues related to delays or quality concerns. 
• Documentation & Compliance: 
• Maintain accurate procurement records, including purchase orders, contracts, and delivery documentation. 
• Ensure compliance with client standards, project requirements, and applicable regulations. 
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

Qualifications

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field. 

Experience: 

• 3–7 years of experience in equipment procurement for large-scale industrial or manufacturing projects. 
• Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation equipment procurement. 
• Experience in sectors such as data centers, semiconductor facilities, life sciences, renewable energy, or oil & gas. 

Skills: 

• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple procurement packages and deadlines. 
• Proficiency in procurement systems and MS Office Suite. 

Preferred Attributes: 

• Knowledge of inspection, expediting, logistics, and materials management processes. 
• Experience working with EPC/EPCM/DB contractors. 
• Professional certifications such as CPSM or equivalent are a plus. 

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our 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.

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