Senior Procurement Consultant role at AECOM

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Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we are the world\u2019s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world\u2019s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

We are a global team delivering infrastructure projects across transportation, buildings, water, energy and the environment. We offer hybrid work options and are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Job Description

As part of the AECOM Advisory Services business unit, our Strategic Procurement team focuses on developing market-tested procurement strategies to ensure the appointment of the right supply chain partners in a commercial relationship with aligned objectives. Our goal is to be recognised as a leading provider of strategic and technical procurement advisory services in the UK&I, building enduring client relationships and trusted advisory excellence and innovation.

How we work

We collaborate with clients to develop and execute a procurement strategy that achieves defined success criteria. We bring lessons learned from other projects to ensure the most effective approach and support at all stages of the commercial lifecycle, complementing client teams to maximise value. We align with our client organisations and are successful when our clients are successful.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Provide high-quality procurement advice and support to AECOM\u2019s infrastructure clients on flagship projects.
• Lead and/or support sector-leading projects as the strategic procurement subject matter expert.
• Contribute to expanding service offerings and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with AECOM colleagues to deliver high-value, multi-discipline solutions for clients.
• Grow professionally within a market-leading business and alongside colleagues.

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Key responsibilities

• Provide procurement advice, understand client drivers and project success factors, and lead the design of optimum delivery model, contract strategy, commercial model and route to market.
• Manage the competitive procurement process including market engagement, supplier shortlisting, tender document development, tender management, evaluation and negotiation.
• Advise on commercial aspects, category management and performance management.
• Support work-winning activity including contributing to proposal documentation.
• Support development of AECOM\u2019s overall strategic procurement service offering.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification knowledge and experience (7+ years) leading the procurement of complex construction and infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing the procurement lifecycle from sourcing through to contract management and supplier engagement.
• Proven project/programme management experience with ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Awareness of standard form contracts including NEC.
• Strong people skills and effective communication; able to influence and act as a trusted advisor.
• Experience in category management and contract management, including advising on SLAs and KPIs.
• Aware of procuring under the Public Contract Regulations or equivalent.
• Passionate about individual, team and client success.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Additional Information

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About AECOM: A Fortune 500 firm delivering professional services through the project lifecycle. We are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through technical and digital expertise, equity, diversity and inclusion, and ESG priorities.

We offer flexible work options and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who meet the minimum criteria and request accommodations via ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.

All information is kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10122565

Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India

Career Area: Procurement & Supply Chain

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Limited

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries: Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Construction