Senior Procurement Consultant

Senior Procurement Consultant

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Job Description Start here. Grow here.

As part of the AECOM Advisory Services business unit, our Strategic Procurement team understand the critical importance of a thoroughly developed and market tested procurement strategy, which is a cornerstone for project success, and will ensure the appointment of the right supply chain partners into a commercial relationship based upon aligned objectives.

Aligned with the Advisory Services vision, as a team we aim to be recognised both internally and externally as a leading provider of strategic and technical procurement advisory services in the UK&I, establishing enduring relationships with our clients, and becoming trusted advisors known for excellence and innovation.

How we work

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

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Provide high-quality procurement advice and support to AECOM’s infrastructure clients on their flagship projects.
• Lead and / or support in sector leading projects and programmes, as the strategic procurement subject matter expert.
• As we look to expand our service offering and drive continuous improvement, you will have an opportunity to contribute and shape our future.
• Collaborate with AECOM colleagues to deliver quality outcomes for our clients, providing high value multi-discipline solutions.
• Challenge yourself in a market leading business, with opportunities to personally develop working alongside your colleagues. If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry!

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Provide procurement advice including understanding client drivers and project success factors, to then lead them through the process of designing the optimum delivery model, contract strategy, commercial model and route to market for their project.
• Manage the competitive procurement process including market engagement, supplier shortlisting, tender document development, tender management, evaluation, and negotiation.
• Provide advice on commercial aspects, category management and performance management.
• Support work winning activity including contributing to proposal documentation.
• Support the development of AECOM’s overall strategic procurement service offering

Qualifications

• Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

• Here’s what we’re looking for:

• 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 including ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

• Awareness of a range of standard form contracts including NEC.

• Possess strong people skills and be an effective communicator, able to influence, challenge and establish yourself as a trusted advisor.

• Experience in category management and contract management, including advising on Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators.

• Awareness of procuring under the Public Contract Regulations or equivalent.

• Passionate about individual, team and client success.

• Additional Information

• At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

• 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 their most complex challenges.