General Information
Location: Ireland
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: NO
Business Area: Business Consulting
Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent
The Team and the opportunity
If you are looking to join a dynamic and diverse team delivering large-scale Capital Projects, come and talk to EY about the opportunities we can offer you.
To continue the successful growth of our Capital Projects & Infrastructure team within EY’s Consulting practice, we are looking for experienced, motivated Senior Procurement Advisors with prior experience in large scale public procurements, to join our team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in advising and overseeing the procurement activities for construction and infrastructure projects, managing procurement and commercial risks, and maximising project success.
About CPD & TD in EY:
Our Capital Projects and Infrastructure team sits within our Consulting business and is committed to delivering exceptional client services across a range of sectors including energy, utilities, transport, housing, and healthcare.
Our ambition is to become the Trusted Advisor for our clients in the procurement, construction, and operational phases of capital programmes by leveraging:
* our people and their extensive industry experience
* existing partnerships and relationships
* our global EY experience across the Capital project lifecycle
Your key responsibilities
* Work directly with EY’s infrastructure clients to provide best in class advice, guidance, and specialist procurement knowledge to ensure that competitive processes are aligned with the capacity and capability of the market, are comprehensive, and are fully compliant with Irish and EU public procurement rules, guidelines, and regulations as applicable.
* Support all aspects of procurement for our Capital Projects & Infrastructure Clients including the development and implementation of the procurement strategies, identifying procurement needs, developing procurement plans, managing a variety of competitive processes, reviewing supplier performance and negotiation of contracts.
* Conduct market analysis to assess capacity and capability of contracting organisations and the supply market to meet the needs of the buying organization.
* Analyse various forms of contract and provide advice on best contracting strategy to meet the needs of the client.
* Build and maintain positive and effective relationships, providing in-depth professional advice on procurement and sourcing strategies, the application of relevant policies, guidelines, and legislation.
* Collaborate with project teams to develop contract management plans aligned with project objectives, timelines, and budget constraints.
* Co-ordinate the contract formation process, including reviewing and negotiating contracts with our client’s contractors and vendors.
* Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks, working closely with project stakeholders to proactively address issues and minimise disruption.
* Cultivate strong relationships with contractors, vendors, and other external partners, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with project objectives.
To qualify for the role, you must have
* 3rd level educational qualification in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Procurement, Law, or a related field.
* Confident and commercially minded with at least 10 years broad previous professional experience gained in an equivalent role.
* Suitable experience in public procurement, contract management and/or administration (in the construction sector).
* Industry exposure to and knowledge of significant capital investment projects with experience of project delivery under the public procurement regime.
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplined team and demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
* Working knowledge of the industry and market conditions.
* Initiative and decision-making skills to prioritise tasks and drive results.
* Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
* A proven ability to manage procurement risk in a considered and calculated manner.
* A willingness to embrace a challenge and work within an evolving / changing environment.
* Previous experience of applying stringent compliance standards in a procurement function while managing the execution and documentation of tender processes.
* Be able to identify and meet targets and savings through optimising procurement strategies.
* Organised and efficient with excellent attention to detail.
* A recognised qualification in procurement would be advantageous but is not a requirement (e.g. professional qualification in procurement with CIPS, Kings Inns or equivalent).
What working at EY offers
We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
* Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
* Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
* The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
Join us in building a better working world.
IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.
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