Procurement and supply chain

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Jonathan Elden

Head of Major Projects, Programs and Portfolios, USA

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Procurement that drives project performance

Getting procurement and contracting right is one of the most powerful ways to influence project performance. The partners you choose, the contracts you put in place, and the commercial frameworks you establish shape everything that follows—from cost and schedule to long-term program performance.

We help build the contracting and procurement capability needed to deliver major capital programs with confidence. From procurement strategy and Program Contract Office (PCO) setup to commercial governance and contract management, we create the conditions for successful delivery while helping organizations build lasting in-house capability.

Our global dataset—built from tens of thousands of projects—provides insight into market capacity, cost drivers, and supply chain performance that few can match. We use that intelligence to benchmark assumptions, secure the right partners, and make better procurement decisions from the outset.

Capabilities

Market intelligence/assessments
Portfolio and program setup
Governance and risk management
Procurement delivery
Major program execution

What sets us apart

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Our independence

Independent of the design and construction supply chain, we provide objective advice that helps clients secure the right partners on the right terms.

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Global insight, local knowledge

We combine local market knowledge with insight from one of the industry's largest project datasets—helping clients benchmark, validate assumptions, and make better procurement decisions.

Resilient supply chains

We build resilient supplier networks that adapt to changing market conditions and protect project performance when it matters most.

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Responsible sourcing

We help embed responsible sourcing principles into procurement strategies and supplier selection, aligning commercial decisions with wider environmental and social goals.

Performance far beyond contract award

The real test of a procurement strategy comes after the contracts are signed. How suppliers are managed, how relationships are maintained, and how issues are handled determines whether program performance holds or slips.

We stay actively involved through delivery, combining market intelligence, commercial expertise, and data-driven insight to identify risks and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain. Our teams support contract administration, claims management, and supplier performance—keeping every link in the chain delivering as agreed and every decision grounded in evidence.

The result is stronger commercial performance, more resilient supply chains, and procurement capability that continues creating value throughout delivery.

Our commitment to supplier diversity

Turner & Townsend is dedicated to creating a greener, more inclusive, and more productive world. A key part of achieving this vision is our commitment to supplier diversity within responsible procurement. Helping clients expand consideration of diverse suppliers strengthens the quality, resilience, and agility of our supply chains, while also fueling innovation and benefiting the communities we serve.

Working with diverse suppliers opens doors for thousands of businesses, globally, and fuels innovation by bringing new ideas, skills, and perspectives into our project teams. We partner and support businesses with varying backgrounds, including those owned by women, veterans, people with disabilities, small and local businesses, and other underrepresented groups—helping to drive inclusive economic development, while enhancing the reliability, safety, and affordability of the services we deliver.

Through a combination of data-driven strategies, deep industry expertise, and a strong focus on accountability, we help clients embed inclusion into every stage of how we work. We track supplier performance, collaborate with clients to expand their own programs, and monitor our internal progress so that we continue to exceed our goals. Since 2022, we have more than doubled our investment in these efforts. This helps us build stronger partnerships, deliver better project outcomes, and create greater long-term value for our clients and our communities.

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