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 are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description AECOM is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to join our Global Procurement team to work across geographical boundaries supporting different categories of indirect spend. We’re looking for someone who has experience of procuring services and driving change in a decentralized organization where procurement’s influence is growing. The role will require the successful candidate to embrace a data-driven approach to procurement and will suit someone who is a results-orientated self-starter, with a strategic mindset to think outside the box and consider different sourcing strategies based on the needs of that spend area and the geographies in scope. The person will enjoy working in teams comprising people from different countries and diverse backgrounds. Key responsibilities of the role: Supporting AECOM’s Think & Act Global strategy, work across different categories of spend to develop new category sourcing strategies across multiple countries/regions. Identify new opportunities for cost savings and consider appropriate sourcing strategies ranging from renegotiation of an existing contract to full RFP. Using a data-driven approach, analyze demand and supply, identifying opportunities to better leverage common spend across geographies via alternative supply approaches. Lead the delivery of approved strategic sourcing projects across multiple countries, managing the Rfx process (RFI/RFQ/RFP) and taking accountability to implement contracts that achieve cost savings and improve quality and service levels. Plan commercial outcomes at the onset of any sourcing project to secure value from the work delivered, including identifying current baseline and forecast spend, devising an appropriate sourcing strategy, and understanding targeted cost savings. Identify key stakeholders and develop strategic partnerships with key groups across AECOM’s global business, establishing Strategic Sourcing as a trusted advisor. Utilize procurement technology and data to improve efficiency across the sourcing process, ensuring quality of service to AECOM stakeholders. Support wider AECOM stakeholders with supplier relationship management for strategic suppliers, including the use of key performance indicators and escalation of performance issues where necessary. Where necessary, work with AECOM Source-to-Pay ‘process owners’ to consider end-to-end buy-channel processes with a view to improving efficiencies with our supplier base. Support the development and capability of the Global Procurement team by demonstrating high standards of delivery and sharing best practice. Qualifications BA/BS plus at least 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. Strong grasp of core strategic sourcing skills including data analysis & opportunity assessment, defining requirements, Rfx/tender creating & management, negotiation, contract drafting. Commercial competence, with an awareness of differing types of cost savings and experience of working across different categories of indirect spend. Track record of demonstrable cost savings, from experience leading both strategic sourcing initiatives and tactical cost reduction activities. Ability to engage with global stakeholders and build rapport and project buy-in. Strong interpersonal/influencing skills, including an awareness of regional and cultural differences. Additional Information AECOM is a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.