Advisory consultant - procurement

Job Description
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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 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 understands 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.
What you’ll do:
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, and 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 multidisciplinary solutions.
Challenge yourself in a market‑leading business, with opportunities to personally develop while working alongside your colleagues.

Qualifications
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.
Strong people skills and the ability to influence, challenge and establish yourself as a trusted advisor.
Experience in 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 standard‑form contracts, including PWC, NEC, JCT, FIDIC.

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Benefits
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs to meet the diverse needs of employees and their families. Work flexibly with hybrid options, mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mand
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