Director – Capital Programme Procurement

Arcadis; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable design and consultancy is seeking a Director for Capital Programme Procurement in London. This role involves developing innovative propositions, managing teams, and ensuring exceptional client outcomes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex consulting projects.
• Proven ability to develop and implement innovative propositions.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Business Advisory service line in Procurement & Supply Chain.
• Lead client relationships and monitor account performance.
• Manage delivery of large, complex consulting projects.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Client Relationship Management

Project Management

Diversity and Inclusion

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Location: London

Salary: GBP 80,000 - 120,000

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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
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Role description:

To understand and demonstrate capability to influence and develop the Arcadis business and the Business Advisory Communities of Practice, Service Capabilities, and Value Propositions for our client's major Capital Programmes. Focus on the UK, but as part of a new global Community of Practice for Procurement & Supply Chain Advisory services, working with clients and their investment programmes across the sectors of the built environment.

Play a key role in growing our market offer to support clients across the lifecycle of procurement and supply chain in major programmes, to achieve the right outcomes and benefits for their businesses and stakeholders, on time and budget.

The Director's role is to demonstrate the ability to:

• Develop and land integrated and innovative propositions that respond to client and market need and strengthen our Business Advisory brand in the P&SC capital programmes market, commanding margins consistent with the established management consultancy market.
• Spearhead the service line to achieve exceptional client outcomes and commercial revenue and margins through service excellence across a complex capability area worth millions.
• Bring thought leadership to the business and clients and be widely recognized as an authority in their field both within and outside Arcadis.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and well-being through leadership behaviors, embedding this culture within Business Advisory.
• Make a positive difference in the world and improve quality of life through our work with clients.
• Manage the UK Procurement & Supply Chain (P&SC) Capital Programme community and teams, as part of a growing global consulting practice.
• Inspire and motivate our people while supporting their well-being, making Business Advisory an exciting and rewarding place to be.

Role accountabilities:

• Develop, grow, and manage the Business Advisory service line in Procurement & Supply Chain - Capital Programmes, including setting objectives and managing performance to ensure resource availability and capability to achieve the business plan.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues to refresh and reinforce our value propositions supporting clients to achieve value on time and within budget across their P&SC capital program lifecycles.
• Establish and agree on key performance targets and financial budgets for the service line to optimize business performance.
• Lead client relationships and monitor account performance, taking appropriate actions to meet or exceed expectations and objectives.
• Inspire teams to develop and win complex bids that are profitable and address client issues.
• Manage delivery of large, complex consulting projects, ensuring client satisfaction, effective project management, and collaboration.
• Support continuous improvement of existing propositions in Procurement & Supply Chain - Capital Programmes, enhancing their attractiveness and efficiency.
• Develop trusted relationships with Board and executive-level client representatives to develop and implement innovative propositions.
• Lead and motivate teams, embodying Arcadis Leadership principles and fostering diversity.
• Participate as a key member of the global senior team for the Capital Programme, Procurement, and Supply Chain practice, collaborating internationally and growing the Arcadis brand.