About the position
AECOM is seeking a Global Category Sourcing Manager to join our team. As part of our evolving Global Strategic Sourcing team, we’ve created a new role to develop and deliver the mobility (vehicles) strategy. The role aligns to our cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission goals while supporting our work on the most cutting-edge and innovative infrastructure projects of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We’re looking for someone who has a strategic global outlook and category expertise in mobility, fleet and rental vehicles. The candidate will have strong leadership and change management skills and embraces a data driven approach. The global role will suit someone who is a results-orientated self-starter and enjoys working in teams comprising people from different countries and diverse backgrounds. This will be a remote/virtual position that can be based on a variety of global locations. Although frequent travel to and from an AECOM office is required at this time, location should be accessible to a major city and the transport network for any business travel, should this be required.
Responsibilities
- Lead, develop and deliver a mobility (vehicles) global strategy to optimize AECOM's spend and achieve goals on cost savings and GHG emissions while supporting the operational mobility needs of our project teams.
- Consider different financial models including leasing, hire purchase and insurance; legislation, regulation, and safety standards; shared mobility models; reduction in fuel and transition to new energies; autonomous driving; MaaS; smart mobility; connectivity; drafting and implementation of effective policies and processes regarding fleet operations; and monitoring mobility costs.
- Have a clear focus from the outset on intended outcomes from any sourcing strategy to secure commercial value from the work delivered.
- Identify key stakeholders and develop strategic partnerships with customer groups across AECOM’s global business, establishing Strategic Sourcing as a trusted advisor.
- Implement a supplier relationship management (SRM) model with strategic suppliers including motor manufacturers, fleet and maintenance management companies and rental companies.
- Utilize data & analytics and a network of key stakeholders to build a detailed understanding of AECOM’s current demand for fleet across key regions.
- Lead negotiations and contracting for existing and new suppliers, using a clear negotiation strategy.
- 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.
- Utilize eProcurement technology and data to improve efficiency and achieve high levels of compliance to the procurement policy and processes.
- Support the development and capability of the Global Strategic Sourcing team by demonstrating high standard of delivery.
Requirements
- BA/BS plus 8 years of relevant experience with Category Management / Strategic Sourcing of indirect procurement for fleet and mobility specifically, but also a range of categories.
- Strategic view of mobility and good market awareness of key suppliers, trends, emerging supply models.
- Experience in delivery of strategic sourcing projects on a global basis, working across geographical boundaries.
- Track record of demonstrable cost savings, derived from a mix of strategic sourcing initiatives and tactical cost reduction activities.
- Extensive experience of strategic sourcing tools and techniques, including Rfx tenders, contract drafting, and supplier performance tools & techniques.
- Strong background and understanding of how to develop a procurement business case, devising a clear sourcing strategy and plan, and presenting this to global leadership teams.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience of working in the services sectors, specifically, professional services, financial services and/or transportation.
- Experience in supporting global source-to-pay programs through compliance to procurement systems, preferred buy-channels, and POs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits.
- Paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits.
- Flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program.
- Business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
