First Nations Supplier Relationship Specialist

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let's get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

Do you want to be part of a genuine commitment to maximising contributions to a sustainable First Nations business sector in Australia?

Are you motivated to shape, influence and deliver key initiatives and programs to produce positive business outcomes for First Nations peoples?

AECOM has an opportunity for a passionate Supplier Relationships Specialist to partner in delivering our Sustainable Legacies strategy and strengthening the pathways and partnerships for First Nations businesses.

As the First Nations Supplier Relationship Specialist, you will play a key advocacy role for our First Nations suppliers, contractors and organisations seeking opportunities with AECOM. Reporting directly to our Regional Operations Procurement Lead, you will actively build and maintain relationships with First Nations suppliers from the tendering stage through to project delivery. You will match our First Nations procurement requirements with First Nations enterprises, driving positive outcomes for both parties.

This role will enable you to take ownership, grow and maintain AECOM's First Nations Suppliers, assisting project teams to achieve their objectives and deliver sustainable opportunities for First Nations businesses. As a procurement specialist, you will understand and develop Category Management guidelines and contribute to proposals and subsequent delivery of reporting for projects.

AECOM Australia Pty Ltd considers that being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 in Victoria and under sub-s 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 in South Australia.

To be successful in this critical role, you will have demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures, particularly in the context of First Nations enterprise. You will have previous experience working in Procurement, Community Development or a related area, with an action-oriented approach and solutions focus.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**:
+ Prior experience working within a medium to large sized corporate environment will be beneficial but not essential

Benefits at AECOM

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) recognises AECOM as taking a sophisticated, holistic approach to supporting women and men's participation throughout our workplace.

We provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there's never been a better time to be at AECOM Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and