Strategic Infrastructure Procurement Lead - Hybrid UK

AECOM Corporation; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Strategic Procurement specialist to join our Advisory Services in the UK. You will lead procurement strategy development, manage competitive procurement processes, and advise on contract models for major construction and infrastructure projects.

Working within a collaborative, client-focused team, you will shape delivery strategies, engage with stakeholders, and drive value across the project lifecycle from sourcing to contract management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience leading procurement of complex construction and infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing procurement lifecycle from sourcing through to contract management.
• Proven project/programme management experience including ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Awareness of a range of standard form contracts including NEC.
• Possess strong people skills and be an effective communicator, able to influence, challenge and become a trusted advisor.
• Experience in category management and contract management, including advising on SLAs and KPIs.
• Awareness of procuring under the Public Contract Regulations or equivalent.
• Passionate about individual, team and client success.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement advice including understanding client drivers and project success factors, to then lead them through the process of designing the optimum delivery model, contract strategy, commercial model and route to market for their project.
• Manage the competitive procurement process including market engagement, supplier shortlisting, tender document development, tender management, evaluation, and negotiation.
• Provide advice on commercial aspects, category management and performance management.
• Support work winning activity including contributing to proposal documentation.
• Support the development of AECOM’s overall strategic procurement service offering.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Construction procurement

Contract strategy

Sourcing & tendering

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Post-qualification procurement knowledge (construction/infrastructure)

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Strategic Procurement specialist to join our Advisory Services in the UK. You will lead procurement strategy development, manage competitive procurement processes, and advise on contract models for major construction and infrastructure projects.

Working within a collaborative, client-focused team, you will shape delivery strategies, engage with stakeholders, and drive value across the project lifecycle from sourcing to contract management.