Advisory Consultant - Procurement at Aecom USA

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Procurement, Contract Strategy, Commercial Modeling, Tender Management, Category Management, Performance Management, Supplier Shortlisting, Market Engagement, Project Management, Stakeholder Influence, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Start Here Grow Here 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. What you’ll do: 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. 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! Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for: 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 Procurement Act 2023 or equivalent. Awareness of a range of standard form contracts, including NEC, JCT, FIDIC. 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. 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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. 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. 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 [email protected] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. State/Province: London, City of Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Limited Business Line: Advisory Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: UK - London - Aldgate Tower

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Responsibilities

Lead and support strategic procurement for complex construction and infrastructure projects as a subject matter expert. Manage the full procurement lifecycle, including designing delivery models, managing tenders, and negotiating commercial relationships.