Overview

Global Sourcing Specialist - Strategic Sourcing role at AECOM. The Global Sourcing Specialist - Strategic Sourcing will join our Global Procurement team to work across geographical boundaries supporting different categories of indirect spend. We’re looking for someone with experience procuring services and driving change in a decentralized organization where procurement’s influence is growing. The role requires a data-driven approach to procurement and suits a results-orientated self-starter with a strategic mindset to consider different sourcing strategies based on spend area and geographies in scope. The person will enjoy working in teams comprising people from different countries and diverse backgrounds.

Key responsibilities

• Support AECOM’s Think & Act Global strategy, across different categories of spend to develop new category sourcing strategies across multiple countries/regions
• Identify new opportunities for cost savings and consider sourcing strategies ranging from renegotiation of an existing contract to full RFP
• Use a data-driven approach to analyze demand and supply, identifying opportunities to better leverage common spend across geographies via alternative supply approaches
• Lead the delivery of approved strategic sourcing projects across multiple countries, manage the RFX process (RFI/RFQ/RFP) and implement contracts that achieve cost savings and improve quality and service levels
• Plan commercial outcomes at the onset of any sourcing project to secure value from the work delivered, including current baseline and forecast spend, sourcing strategy, targeted cost savings, and efficiency gains
• Identify key stakeholders and develop strategic partnerships with key groups across AECOM’s global business, establishing Strategic Sourcing as a trusted advisor
• Utilize procurement technology and data to improve efficiency across the sourcing process, ensuring quality of service to AECOM stakeholders
• Support supplier relationship management for strategic suppliers, including KPIs and escalation of performance issues to realise forecast cost savings
• Collaborate with AECOM Source-to-Pay process owners to improve end-to-end buy-channel processes, including PO compliance, workflow, approvals, and payment timescales
• Support the development and capability of the Global Procurement team by sharing best practice and delivering high standards of execution

Qualifications

• BA/BS plus at least 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Strong core strategic sourcing skills including data analysis, opportunity assessment, defining requirements, RFX/tender creation & management, negotiation, and contract drafting
• Commercial competence with awareness of different types of cost savings and experience across various categories of indirect spend
• Track record of demonstrable cost savings from both strategic sourcing initiatives and tactical cost reduction activities
• Ability to engage with global stakeholders and build rapport and project buy-in
• Strong interpersonal/influencing skills with awareness of regional and cultural differences

Additional Information

AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm providing professional services across transportation, buildings, water, energy and the environment. We value equity, diversity, and inclusion and are committed to environmental, social and governance priorities. We offer hybrid work options and a range of compensation, benefits, and well-being programs. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available on request at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10117273

Business Line: Geography OH

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: GBS

Career Area: Procurement & Supply Chain

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited