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SME Strategy Manager - Maternity Cover 12 months, Birmingham
Client:
AECOM
Location:
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Technical
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
J10122289
Job Views:
5
Posted:
23.01.2025
Expiry Date:
09.03.2025
Job Description:
Company Description
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
Job Description
SME Strategy Overview
AECOM recognizes the important role small, diverse businesses play in our economy and believes in contributing to the communities in which we work. Our focus is ensuring that we are creating strong, collaborative, long-term partnerships with the SMEs we work with and that we are doing what we can to support SMEs within our supply chain.
Role Overview
As SME Strategy Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining and executing our SME strategic vision. You will work closely with senior management, key stakeholders, and external partners to ensure continuity in key projects. Your role will be central to sustaining momentum in ongoing initiatives, refining our SME engagement strategy, and ensuring the procurement processes are optimized to support SMEs.
Responsibilities include:
1. Understand the importance of SMEs to AECOM, our local communities and our clients, along with the key challenges SMEs face and how we can support in overcoming them.
2. Lead and manage the execution of our SME strategy, ensuring that key strategic initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with company goals.
3. Update SME database with FY25 data.
4. Identify and pursue new opportunities for growth and partnership with SMEs.
5. Work with the wider teams to identify SME Work and review and adapt current processes to enhance the organization’s ability to engage with SMEs effectively.
6. Act as the primary point of contact for key internal and external stakeholders, including SME clients, partners, and suppliers.
7. Build and maintain strong relationships with SMEs, industry bodies, and regulatory authorities to advocate for SME-friendly practices.
8. Keep the SME Hub, Playbook and Database up to date.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in strategy, procurement, supplier diversity, or SME engagement, preferably in the infrastructure, engineering, or construction industry.
3. Demonstrated experience leading and managing complex projects or strategic initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
4. Strong understanding of ESG principles and Social Value strategies, particularly as they relate to SMEs.
5. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
6. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess data, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions.
7. Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
8. Knowledge of procurement practices and regulatory frameworks related to SMEs.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or relevant certifications (e.g., CIPS, PMP).
2. Previous experience working with or within small and medium enterprises.
3. Familiarity with UK and Ireland SME regulatory frameworks and initiatives.
4. Experience in embedding ESG and values-based procurement into supply chain strategies.
5. Active participation or leadership in industry bodies or professional networks supporting SMEs or supplier diversity.
Additional Information
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.
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