Procurement Manager

Job Description

Job SummaryAt AECOM, we?re delivering a better world.We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it?s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We?re one global team ? 47,000 strong ? driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.Role purpose:AECOM is currently seeking a Procurement Manager with strategic sourcing and packaging experience to be based on a large-scale historical 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 flagship 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.

Minimum Requirements

• 20 years of experience in Construction/ Development, 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)

What We OfferWhen you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world, but working to ?make amazing happen? in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person?s potential, and we?ll help you reach yours.Job Category ProcurementBusiness Line Construction ServicesBusiness Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)Country Saudi ArabiaPosition Status Full TimeRequisition/Vacancy No. 253654BRVirtual: NoQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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