Strategic Procurement and Commercial Expert

1 month ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom KPMG Full time

The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Strategic Procurement and Commercial Expert to join our team at KPMG.

This role is ideal for an innovative professional with strong major project and programme experience, who can work alongside our existing team to utilize their expertise in the full project and programme lifecycle in the construction industry.

As a key member of our team, you will provide advice to a broad range of clients on various matters, helping them achieve successful outcomes through planning and implementing innovative and robust procurement and commercial interventions.

The successful candidate will have significant post-qualification experience in commercial or programme management, with a strong working knowledge of engineering, design, delivery, and construction supply chains.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and implementing procurement strategies, alliancing agreements, market analysis, and modern methods of construction enablement
  • Providing expert advice on procurement law and regulations, with a focus on the UK's exit from the European Union
  • Familiarity with industry-standard contract forms such as the suite and PPC2000, with a working understanding of contract law
  • Assessing new situations and data quickly to provide a basis for developing an understanding of causal factors
  • Setting out a clear approach to tackling new challenges in the most efficient manner
  • Clear, concise, fact-based reporting

In addition to the above, experience in project / programme management, project / programme controls, engineering or Design, earned value management, cost management, estimating and benchmarking, risk management, claims, and dispute avoidance would be beneficial.

The role will also involve managing client engagements using KPMG systems, including financial management, budgeting, and invoicing processes, as well as performance management and mentoring of junior employees.

The estimated salary for this role is £80,000 - £120,000 per annum, depending on location and experience.



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