Procurement Supervisor - AECOM

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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.

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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.

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AECOM is currently seeking a Procurement Supervisor for a future upcoming project in our Chicago, IL office area. This role executes procurement contracting strategies for large, complex data center construction projects and/or purchasing opportunities to ensure optimal cost and sufficient continuity of supply and services. Reviews and thoroughly understands the contract terms and conditions and ensures compliance from relevant parties. Scrutinize/negotiate and process all change orders with vendors/GCs/AEs. As well as manage and provide QA support for the MEP/OFCI (Owner Furnish Contractor Installed) equipment delivered to site.

This person will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Identifies risks and roadblocks to contract execution/compliance and drives action internally and/or externally to resolve and/or escalate, as appropriate
• Serve as first line of defense/communication with site EPC stakeholders on commercial matters
• Execute project closeout requirements
• Monitor and mitigate the impact of change orders to the project, and partners cross-functionally to resolve/escalate accordingly
• Attend weekly cost/change management meetings and report on open change orders
• Help facilitate the MEP/OFCI equipment once delivered to site, including inspections and appropriate sign offs
• Address quality-related issues as they arise and report to the quality team
• Partner with Labor Planning team on Field Service Representative constraints during Cx
• Monitor activity (via relevant software) by Vendors for timely Cx completion
• Assume all post-award contract execution responsibilities with GC, OFCI vendors, AE, Cx, etc
• Identify potential risks and issues related to the project/contract and develop strategies to mitigate risks and ensure compliance
• Provide weekly status reports, issues, risks and mitigations to GC sponsor regularly
• Prepare regular reports on contract performance, issues, and resolutions
• Prepare contractual notices with sponsor oversight as per the contract
• Working with the cost team, monitor and review payment requests from contractors and MEP/OFCI vendors
• Address and resolve any payment disputes or discrepancies
• Help facilitate and engage  in negotiations with contractors and other parties to resolve disputes with regular updates to the client team
• Ensure contractual compliance with regard to all EH&S including Safety Root Cause Analysis

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field required + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Experience in Construction is required
• Proficiency with contract management software/ERP systems such as Ariba/SAP/Cisco during construction

Preferred Requirements

• Data Center construction experience preferred but not required
• 10 + years of experience in procurement and contract administration, demonstrating a solid understanding of construction processes, terminology, and industry best practices
• Proficiency with contract management software/ERP systems such as Ariba/SAP/Cisco during construction
• Building positive relationships within the project team and with client personnel and their key advisors
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to operate and execute effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and challenging deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Sponsorship is not available for this position
• Relocation is not available for this position

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About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have 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.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.