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Project Director - Strategic Procurement

AECOMManchester
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For:Proven experience in leading large-scale and complex programs and projects, either within a consultancy or an in-house team. Considerable post-qualification experience in procurement for intricate construction and infrastructure projects, with preferred sector experience in Energy, Defence, Transportation, and Water. Demonstrated leadership in providing strategic advice to guide clients through the process of designing optimal delivery models, contract strategies, commercial frameworks, and routes to market for their projects. Expertise in managing competitive procurement processes including market engagement, supplier shortlisting, tender document preparation, tender management, evaluation, and negotiation. Experience in developing, reviewing, or delivering high-value procurement advice that aligns with client goals and strategic priorities while ensuring value-for-money.

About the job

Start Here, Grow Here

AECOM Advisory is on the lookout for innovative professionals to join our strategic procurement service and further our growth trajectory. By providing high-value insights and leadership throughout the procurement lifecycle, we empower our clients to effectively execute their capital investment programs, transformation initiatives, and asset enhancement projects. Our aim is to assemble a diverse team comprising the industry's finest talent, trusted by both public and private sector clients to tackle their most intricate challenges.

Leveraging AECOM’s extensive expertise in infrastructure design and execution, our advisory services are recognized as a trusted resource by senior-level clients and executive teams addressing their most critical enterprise and strategic needs. Our current focus spans the infrastructure sector, particularly in aviation, defense, energy, and water.

We represent an innovative category of consulting firm that combines genuine operational and technical expertise from our broader platform to deliver industry depth and capability-driven insights to our clients.

As a leader within our dynamic and supportive team of diverse consulting professionals, you will benefit from a robust culture of mentorship and collaborative problem-solving. Our mission revolves around resolving our clients’ most complex and impactful challenges while fostering pathways for professional development and personal growth.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Project Leadership: Act as the strategic procurement lead for major infrastructure projects, providing strategic guidance on delivery models, contract strategies, and commercial frameworks tailored to client objectives.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, serving as a primary advisor for procurement strategy and execution, ensuring alignment with market dynamics and client goals.
  • Procurement Oversight: Manage the complete procurement lifecycle, including supplier engagement, tender development, evaluation, and negotiation, to deliver high-value, multidisciplinary solutions.
  • Business Development: Play a pivotal role in the growth and advancement of AECOM Advisory by identifying expansion opportunities and spearheading work-winning initiatives, including proposal development.
  • Quality and Innovation Advocacy: Guarantee quality assurance and continuous improvement in project outcomes, representing AECOM as a leader in strategic procurement through participation in industry forums and thought leadership initiatives.

About AECOM

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we are dedicated to delivering a better world. From enhancing your daily commute to providing essential services like clean water and sustainable energy, our initiatives help communities thrive. As the world’s leading infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients to tackle the most complex challenges and create lasting legacies for future generations. With a surge in global infrastructure investment, there has never been a better time to join AECOM. We invite you to bring your innovative ideas and ambitious dreams to our global team of over 50,000 professionals, including planners, designers, engineers, and scientists, all dedicated to making a tangible, positive impact worldwide. Join us and be part of a unified team motivated by a shared purpose to deliver a better world.

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