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Job Description
AECOM is currently seeking a Procurement Manager with strategic sourcing and packaging experience to be based on a large-scale program. This role will be responsible for executing end-to-end procurement processes and ensuring all procurement activities are effectively managed.
Key objectives of the role:

Provide high-quality procurement advice and support to AECOM’s clients on their projects:

• Execute end-to-end processes, including data collection, documentation, negotiation, contract award, contract management, and supplier relationship.
• Lead the procurement of defined projects or packages.
• Work effectively as part of both the client’s team and AECOM’s procurement team
• Collaborate with AECOM colleagues to deliver quality outcomes for our clients.
• Challenge yourself in a market-leading business.
• Lead the competitive procurement process including market engagement, supplier shortlisting, tender document development, tender management, evaluation, and negotiation.
• Act as the main point of contact for suppliers and the client’s internal stakeholders related to construction procurement for the programme.
• Overall responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing suppliers to ensure the achievement of budget, schedule, and overall programme objectives.
• Prepare and keep an up-to-date procurement plan in coordination with the construction team and according to the construction schedule.
• Validate and approve contractor purchases to ensure compliance with the client’s governance processes and to guarantee the client’s best interests are protected.
• Lead procurement of the major packages with the support from the client’s Category Management team.
• Evaluate suppliers in quality, sustainability, volume, and deliverables.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

• 20 years of experience in Construction/ infrastructure projects, including previous experience in the Middle East.
• Familiar with end-to-end Supply Chain practices.
• Proven capability of delivering complex procurement projects over a sustained period.
• Broad range of project experience.
• Enjoys being accountable and takes pride in the quality of their work.
• Can work independently while being confident to approach colleagues for support when required.
• Good communication and influencing skills.
• Passionate about individual, team and client success.

Preferred technical knowledge:

• Major programmes
• Project Management Certification.
• CIPS or NCMA certification.
• Construction and engineering.
• Standard contract forms for international contracting e.g., FIDIC

Preferred Qualifications :

• Relevant degree, for example, in business or engineering.
• Procurement related qualification. ( CIPS or NCMA)

Additional Information

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