Procurement Specialist (Programme Development)
Core
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for Programme Development, shaping agreements for infrastructure upgrades, water recycling, and desalination schemes to improve resilience against climate change.
Role type
Senior Procurement Specialist (Capital Projects & Infrastructure)
Builds
Commercially astute agreements for large-scale infrastructure projects (e.g., Advanced Water Recycling Centres, Desalination schemes)
Domain
Water Utilities / Infrastructure / Environmental Engineering
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, complex tender management (RFI/RFP), stakeholder engagement, negotiation, cost optimization, supplier performance management, commercial modeling, project management
Preferred skills
CIPS Professional standard, experience in operational services or capital projects, ability to manage varied portfolios
Technologies
RFI/RFP processes, Purchase to Pay systems
Responsibilities
Create and deliver procurement plans for diverse spend categories, identify opportunities for spend consolidation, manage sustainable procurement risks, negotiate spot buys, oversee supplier performance, develop category and sourcing plans based on market trends
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC