Overview

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

Key responsibilities

• Supporting AECOMs Think & Act Global strategy, working across different categories of spend to develop new category sourcing strategies across multiple countries and regions
• Identify new opportunities for cost savings and consider sourcing strategies ranging from renegotiation of an existing contract to full RFP
• Using a data driven approach, 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 including RFI RQF 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 identifying current baseline and forecast spend, devising a sourcing strategy that balances commercial leverage, time and effort, and understanding targeted cost savings from price reductions and or rebates, areas of cost avoidance, and efficiency gains from process improvements
• Identify key stakeholders and develop strategic partnerships with key groups across AECOMs 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 wider AECOM stakeholders with supplier relationship management for strategic suppliers, including the use of key performance indicators and escalation of performance issues where necessary, to maintain value post contract and help to realise forecast cost savings
• Where necessary as part of a strategic sourcing project, work with AECOM Source-to-Pay process owners to consider end to end buy channel processes with a view to improving efficiencies with our supplier base, for example purchase order compliance and adoption, workflow and approvals, and payment timescales
• Support the development and capability of the Global Procurement team by demonstrating high standard of delivery and sharing best practice

Qualifications

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

About AECOM

AECOM is the world s trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public and private sector clients trust us to solve complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with extensive global reach.

We offer flexibility with hybrid work options and support a safe and respectful workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person s potential and will help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long term condition and meet the minimum criteria. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.