Senior Procurement Advisor (Capital Projects and Infrastructure) - Business Consulting
Location:
Dublin 2, Ireland
(hybrid/mostly remote with occasional client office visits when required)
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship:
Yes
Business Area:
UKI Business Consulting
Contract Type
: Full-Time – Permanent
The team and the opportunity
To continue the successful growth of our
Capital Projects & Infrastructure team
within their Consulting practice, they are looking for experienced, motivated
Senior Procurement Advisors
with prior experience in
large scale public procurements
, to join our team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in advising and overseeing the procurement activities for
Construction
and
Infrastructure projects
, managing
Procurement and Commercial Risks
, and maximising project success.
Their
Capital Projects
and
Infrastructure
team sits within their
Consulting business
and is committed to delivering exceptional
Client Services
across a range of sectors including
Energy, Utilities, Transport, Housing
, and
Healthcare.
Their ambition is to become the
Trusted Advisor
for their clients in the
procurement, Construction,
and
Operational phases
of
Capital programmes
by leveraging: Their people and their extensive industry experience, Existing partnerships and relationships, Their global experience across the
Capital project lifecycle
Your key responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have relevant
technical qualifications
, and strong interest in
Commercial and Procurement matters
as they relate to
Public Procurement
and
Capital Projects & Infrastructure
.
Senior Procurement Advisors
will be required to work closely with other members of their team and
Clients
to advise on
Procurement Strategy
and
procurement execution
across a number of
major Capital projects
.
Work directly with
infrastructure clients
to provide
best in
class advice, guidance
, and
specialist procurement knowledge
to ensure that competitive processes are aligned with the capacity and capability of the market, are comprehensive, and are fully compliant with
Irish
and
EU public procurement
rules, guidelines, and regulations as applicable.
Support all aspects of procurement for their
Capital Projects & Infrastructure Clients
including the development and implementation of the
procurement strategies
, identifying procurement needs, developing procurement plans, managing a variety of competitive processes, reviewing supplier performance and negotiation of contracts
Conduct Market Analysis
to asses, capacity and capability of contracting organisations and the supply market to meets the needs of the buying organization
Build and maintain positive and effective relationships, providing in-depth professional advice on procurement and sourcing strategies, the application of relevant policies, guidelines, and legislation
Collaborate with project teams to develop contract management plans aligned with project objectives, timelines, and budget constraints.
Co-ordinate the contract formation process, including reviewing, and negotiating contracts with our client's contractors and vendors.
Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks, working closely with
Project Stakeholders
to proactively address issues and minimise disruption
Internal Responsibilities
Assisting in
Client Account Management
activities such as recruitment for the project team, managing financial aspects of client engagements, and quality and risk management.
Building valued relationships with clients and colleagues to assist in generating new business
Providing a supporting role in presentations and proposals for elements of medium to high complex projects to prospective and existing clients.
Communicating effectively with
Senior Management
and working to
build, manage
and
motivate high-performing teams.
Understanding all our service offerings and actively identifying opportunities to better serve clients.
Building strong internal relationships within
Consulting
and across other service lines.
Supporting team development activities, including:
* Coaching, and mentoring activities
* Conducting performance reviews and contributing to performance feedback
* Contributing to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining, and training activities
* Maintaining an educational programme to continually develop technical skills
* Understanding, following, and communicating workplace policies and procedures
Skills and attributes for success:
3rd level educational qualification in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Procurement, Law, or a related field
Confident and commercially minded with at least
10 years
broad previous professional experience gained in an equivalent role
Suitable experience in
Public Procurement, Contract Management
and/or administration (in the
Construction
sector)
Industry exposure to and knowledge of significant
Capital Investment projects
with experience of project delivery under the
Public Procurement
regime
Experience of working in a multi-disciplined team and demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently
Working knowledge of the industry and market conditions
Initiative and decision-making skills to prioritise tasks and drive results
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Previous experience of applying stringent compliance standards in a procurement function while managing the execution and documentation of tender processes
Be able to identify and meet targets and savings through
optimising Procurement strategies
Ideally, you will also have
Experience in
consulting
or similar client facing role
Previous
Public Procurement
experience inf the
Construction
sector
Knowledge of
UK, Irish & EU Public Procurement
rules and guidelines
Multidisciplinary experience including
Project Management, Contract Management
and
Procurement.
Thorough understanding of
public procurement principles and practices
, including
Contract Administration, Risk Management, Change Management
and
Dispute Resolution.
Strong organisational skills
and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What working for our client offers
A competitive remuneration package. Comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and flexibility to select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, they offer: Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around. Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career. The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you
All of their employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Their range of benefits include:
Pension, Maternity & Paternity leave, Discounted health insurance, Bike to work Scheme, Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations
for you and your family
, Recognition Awards, The purchase of additional Annual Leave, Cash incentives for referrals, Hybrid Working, Work Mobile, Free Gym membership, TECH MBA paid by employer. Travel Pass and Wellness rooms Available
in some offices
They are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. They strive to achieve the right balance for their people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While their client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, their flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.
Career Progression
When you join them you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
As you grow and develop here, you'll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it's as unique as you are - success is defined by you, they will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
They have embraced Hybrid working at adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of their employees.
Interested? Please send a copy of your CV to
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