Advisory Consultant - Procurement

Responsibilities

• Key responsibilities of the role:
• Lead and / or support in sector leading projects and programmes, as the strategic procurement subject matter expert.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ready to push the limits of what's possible?
• Here's what we're looking for:
• Three to five years post-qualification knowledge and experience leading the procurement of complex construction and infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing the procurement lifecycle from sourcing through to contract management.
• Proven project / programme management experience including ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Possess strong people skills and be an effective communicator, able to influence, challenge and establish yourself as a trusted advisor.
• Experience in areas such as strategic sourcing, category management and contract management.
• Desirable but not required:
• Already achieved, or willing to work towards, MCIPS or MRICS accreditation
• Awareness of procuring under public sector regulations, including but not limited to the Public Contracts Regulations or equivalent, the Capital Works Management Framework and Infrastructure Guidelines.
• Awareness of a range of standard form contracts, including PWC, NEC, JCT, FIDIC.
• About AECOM

Benefits

Additional Information

Start here. Grow here. 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 clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivalled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. The Team As part of the AECOM Advisory 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. We aim to be the leading provider of strategic and technical procurement advisory services in the UK and Ireland, known for excellence, innovation, and enduring client relationships. We collaborate with our clients across all sectors to develop and execute a procurement strategy to achieve their defined success criteria. We are successful when our client is successful. Your input in our team will be valued. As we look to expand our service offering and drive continuous improvement, you will have an opportunity to contribute and shape our future.

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