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Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

Team Overview

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.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAdjustments@aecom.com. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information

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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. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled 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 and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled 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 and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10109762

Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: Please Select

Legal Entity: AECOM Limited