Strategic Procurement Manager for Major Projects Advisory

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom KPMG Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an innovative professional at manager level with major project and programme procurement experience to join our Major Projects Advisory team at KPMG. This role will work alongside our existing team to use their lived experience of the full project and programme lifecycle in the construction industry and their procurement / commercial acumen to solve complex problems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide advice to a broad range of clients on many different matters, helping them to achieve successful outcomes through planning and implementing innovative and robust procurement and commercial interventions.
  • Work alongside our existing team to use their lived experience of the full project and programme lifecycle in the construction industry and their procurement / commercial acumen to solve complex problems.
  • Management of project teams to deliver client engagements, including looking after financial aspects of an engagement with support and under supervision.
  • Ensuring we keep clients informed of costs and time incurred, in addition to raising invoices and recovering fees, operating within approved risk processes.
  • Provide clear and concise advice to clients, maintaining your requirements for continuing professional development.

Requirements

  • A good understanding of procurement in construction and project contexts, across the whole lifecycle of an asset.
  • Experience in developing and implementing procurement, supply chain and market management initiatives such as procurement strategies, alliancing agreements, market analysis, and modern methods of construction enablement.
  • A good understanding of procurement law and regulations.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard contract forms such as the NEC suite.
  • A good understanding of issues which impact project performance.
  • A relevant professional qualification, such as MCIPS or MRICS.

Bonus Requirements

  • Experience in some of the following areas would also be of benefit to the candidate in the environment that we work in: Project / programme management, Project / programme controls, Earned value management, Cost management, estimating and benchmarking, Risk management, Claims, disputes and dispute avoidance, Governance and control of projects.

About KPMG

KPMG is a leading professional services firm, providing audit, tax and advisory services to businesses, individuals and institutions. We have a strong presence in the UK and globally, with a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional client service.



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