Senior Procurement Specialist

at  AECOM

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Job Description
This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of EURI’s dynamic Procurement Operations team to develop strategies for successful programs and projects procurement, support the Source-to-Pay (S2P) implementation across the region, drive procurement governance and to enhance AECOM ESG performance by collaboratively working with the supply chain to reduce Scope 3 emissions. This role will be reporting to the Director of Procurement Operations in EURI region.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Entrants to demonstrate experience in engineering, procurement, construction environments.
• Understanding of contracting terminology, measures, concepts, principles, and strategies
• Understanding of legal terminology related to procurement.
• Competency to perform procurement and contract management functions.
• Experience presenting to senior business leaders and effective communication.
• Experience with strategic sourcing, managing solicitation processes and negotiations.
• Experience in managing tactical and strategic supplier relationships.
• Proven record of accomplishment in coaching peers in existing processes and best practices

• Present procurement and buy-side contracting process to stakeholders in an effective manner in infrastructure industry.
• Support projects in proposal, planning, execution, and closeout phases of the project life cycle
• Lead, develop and execute procurement and buy-side contracting strategies and plans.
• Present and communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, solve problems, and make efficient and effective supply management decisions.
• Implement Source-to-Pay (S2P) policies, processes, and procedures, improving service level to Operations and Supply Chain
• Have an understanding of Coupa eProcurement modules, DocuSign Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), actively supporting users within the region.
• Liaison between Business Units, Global Business Services (GBS) and Procurement Support Centre (PSC)
• Negotiate, prepare, execute, facilitate framework agreements and subcontracts.
• New supplier onboarding and prequalification support
• Escalate best and final contract changes to Legal, budget owner, insurance exception reviews.
• Centrally archive subcontract, procurement, and insurance documentation
• Assist escalating and supporting the resolution of disputes with suppliers.
• Complete contract closeout and supplier notices
• Support ESG supplier engagement to achieve net zero targets.
• Conduct data analysis for informed decision making.