Procurement Specialist

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Mott MacDonald is a dynamic and innovative engineering, management and development consultancy working with high profile clients across Australia and globally.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in all we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
Due to continuous growth, Mott MacDonald’s leading Transportation team is looking for a new team member. You will be joining a diverse team of consultants who are passionate about what they do, with a proven track record guiding our clients, and leading delivery of our State and Country
- s most critical projects.
We are seeking a highly experienced Procurement Specialist to join our NSW team working on one of our large Infrastructure key projects, the Engineering Design Assurance (EDA) Technical Partner for Sydney Metro. You will be providing procurement advice to external clients and internally within the wider Mott MacDonald business.
The role will involve however not limited to:

- Providing advice to clients on procurement strategy, commercial model, contract selection, scheduling and resourcing of procurement activities and governance.
- Management of supply chain and administration of subcontracts (professional services agreements) to meet time, cost and quality objectives.
- Procurement innovation and cost benefit tracking.
- Ability to undertake assurance reviews of procurement and supply chain systems to meet commercial and contract requirements.
- Proficient in managing procurement processes, and the delivery of procurement activities, in the capacity of a specialist consultant to deliver value for clients.
- What is your typical day looks like?
- Developing procurement and contract strategies in line with industry best practice, providing optimal risk balance to meet business outcomes.
- Management and administration of the Contractor Performance Review process, by co-ordinating with the wider team to deliver complete performance reports directly to the supply chain.
- Action probity matters and maintain registers accurately.
This includes maintenance of registers and liaison with client representatives to close probity items.
- Prepare and issue Resourcing tenders.
- Create recommendation reports for project and client approvals.
- Evaluation of tenders and processing of contract departures, with support from the wider team.
- Maintenance and coordination of procurement registers.

What can you bring to the team?
- Ability to communicate, influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the business.
- Industry related experience ie: Rail, Civil Infrastructure and Engineering consultancy
- Solid financial and risk management experience
- Experience in working in similar procurement and contract management roles on large and complex infrastructure projects

We are committed to bringing diversity of thinking into our team, which means we value alternative paths, understand there will be career gaps and we have a culture in place ready to cultivate your talent.
If you don’t have all the requirements listed above, but feel you can do this job, then we encourage you to apply.
Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.
We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
We offer you all the benefits that come from working in a global consultancy, including a competitive salary, ongoing professional support, career development and a great opportunity to work on iconic projects. We are committed to fostering a culture that empowers our people, promotes teamwork and embraces sustainability.
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Job Profile
- Mott MacDonald is a uniquely diverse global management, engineering and development consultancy that offers a diverse range of opportunities for potential employees to work with World Expert Practitioners on small and large scale projects within Australia and New Zealand.
Our unique geographical location means that we are able to tap into expertise and resources from other countries in which we operate and so whether you are from a technical background or have traditionally worked in support services, you will be amazed at the career development opportunities that Mott MacDonald Australia and New Zealand can offer to you.

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