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Project Director - Strategic Procurement at AECOM | Birmingham

AECOMBirmingham
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate ProfileProven experience in leading complex programs and projects efficiently within a consultancy or in-house team. Extensive post-qualification experience in procurement for intricate construction and infrastructure projects, with a preference for sectors including Energy, Defence, Transportation, and Water. Demonstrated leadership in providing strategic advice that guides clients through the optimal design of delivery models, contract strategies, commercial frameworks, and market approaches for their projects. Expertise in leading competitive procurement processes, encompassing market engagement, supplier shortlisting, tender document preparation, tender management, evaluation, and negotiation. Experience in developing, reviewing, or delivering high-value procurement solutions that align with client objectives and strategic priorities while ensuring value for money.

About the job

Embark on a Journey of Growth with AECOM

AECOM Advisory is on the lookout for innovative and passionate professionals to bolster our strategic procurement services. Our mission is to deliver high-value insights and leadership throughout the comprehensive procurement lifecycle, empowering our clients to effectively execute their capital investment programs, transformative projects, and asset enhancement efforts. We aim to gather the most skilled individuals in the industry to form a diverse and dynamic team. Our clientele, spanning both public and private sectors, relies on us to tackle their most intricate challenges.

Building on AECOM’s extensive expertise in infrastructure design and execution, AECOM Advisory serves as a trusted advisor to senior executives and decision-makers, addressing their most urgent enterprise and strategic demands. We manage projects across the infrastructure sector, currently emphasizing aviation, defense, energy, and water utilities.

We are pioneering a new category of consulting firm; one that leverages operational and technical expertise from our wider platform to provide clients with deep industry insights and capability-driven solutions.

As a leader in our fast-paced, supportive team of diverse consulting professionals, you will thrive in our strong culture of mentorship and collaborative problem-solving. Our mission to tackle the most complex and impactful client challenges is complemented by career pathways that foster both professional development and personal growth.

Your Role:

  • Project Leadership: Act as the strategic procurement lead for significant infrastructure projects, offering visionary guidance on delivery models, contract strategies, and commercial frameworks that align with client objectives.
  • Client Relationship Management: Develop and sustain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, providing expert advice on procurement strategy and execution to ensure alignment with market trends and client aspirations.
  • Oversee Procurement Processes: Direct the complete procurement lifecycle, including supplier engagement, tender development, evaluation, and negotiations, ensuring the delivery of high-value, multidisciplinary solutions.
  • Drive Business Growth: Play a vital role in the growth and evolution of AECOM Advisory, identifying expansion opportunities and leading successful work-winning initiatives, including proposal development.
  • Champion Quality and Innovation: Promote quality assurance and continuous improvement in project outcomes, representing AECOM as a leader in strategic procurement through participation in industry forums and thought leadership activities.

About AECOM

Join Us in Transforming the WorldAt AECOM, we are committed to creating a better world. From enhancing your daily commute and ensuring a reliable supply of electricity to providing access to clean water and transforming skylines, our efforts contribute to the well-being of individuals and communities. 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 an unprecedented demand for our services due to accelerated global infrastructure investment, there has never been a better time to join AECOM. We invite you to bring your visionary ideas and ambitious dreams to a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers, and other professionals who are dedicated to delivering projects that make a meaningful and positive difference worldwide. We are one united team, driven by our shared mission to deliver a better world. Be a part of this journey.

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