Infrastructure & Capital Project- Strategic Procurement Manager, COM

Internal

Title:

Contract Administration and Procurement IV

Providing strategic direction on the procurement activities to Dev Co.

Support the target price work, de-risking the implementation schedule by securing long lead items/ supplier engagement

Develop and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with Dev Co and the CA, developing mutual trust and understanding

Support the procurement of the Subcontractors through RFP to financial close on behalf of the CA

Support the procurement strategy development, including vendor optimisation, local and sustainable vision realisation assessed against balancing cost, contracting strategy, efficient use of correct procurement route, performance-based supply and market outreach optimisation

Supporting Dev Co to secure market coverage on the Target Price at each checkpoint and proposal stage

Supplier engagement to ensure project awareness in the market and secure the services of the best of the supply chain

Early engagement with the supply chain to support the project, with or without agreements in place

Early procurement of critical and long lead items

Supporting the Procurement Manager in the development and deployment of the Procurement Plan and new processes. Ensure compliance against their Procurement Management Plan

Validating tendered packages and issuing any non-objections

Ensure the correct terms and conditions are issued to the Supply chain

Address and manage Project and supply chain delivery issues

Working Conditions

Office-based (5 Days a week in Office)

Experience

Minimum of 12 years of experience in Claims or Procurement Management

Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in large Engineering and Construction projects.

Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience working in large teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of Construction, Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, Logistics or Supply Management

Licenses or Certifications

Holding recognized certification in specified fields of Engineering, Contracts Management, Program Management, Procurement Management, or Project Management including PMP (Project Management Professional), Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certificate Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM), or equivalent

Skills and Competencies

The ability to conduct procurement projects in Public sector procurement Understanding in working with multiple stakeholders in the implementation, deployment, and administration of Program Procurement initiatives Deploying and administering procurement initiatives to ensure their deployment and effectiveness in achieving improved project outcomes.

Strong understanding of prevailing Project Management methods

In-depth knowledge of tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance

Proficient in Project Management software

Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks

Expert ability to detect, capitalize on, and be sensitive to others' strengths

Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension

Capability to lead, supervise, delegate, and develop capacity

Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence

Competent in understanding interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs

Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices

Proven success in providing on-site leadership for project teams by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones

Extensive experience in effectively leading mid-sized multi-discipline contracts teams

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office

Must maintain professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices

Tailor technical information for different audiences through presentations, reports, and other means independently

Skilled in the negotiation of favorable terms under contracts

Must foster relationships with various stakeholders

Ability to arrange priorities and elevate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership

Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities

Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)

Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment

Compensation
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

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