ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR – PROCUREMENT

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Company Name: Atkins

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis is looking for Associate Director – Procurement

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.  News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn. 

Key Attributes

As Associate Director you’ll be the first point of contact for senior stakeholders looking for advice and guidance in all aspects of procurement. Whether that is focused on procurement of Sub-Consultants to help support the delivery of projects for AtkinsRéalis, supporting our Win-Work teams on future opportunities, or offering advisory services to client organisations, this is a dynamic service with many customers.

The day-to-day role will require you to work with internal stakeholders from across the business, (regional and international) and interface directly with a variety of clients. This will require a well-rounded, deep technical and operational knowledge of procurement, ideally gained from experience working successfully for established client organisations, consultants and/or contractors on large-scale programmes and projects.

This will need to be combined with a genuine flair for stakeholder management, strategic thinking, leadership, networking, and ability to build strong working relationships that deliver results.

Energy and drive will be essential attributes at your disposal, alongside a natural motivation to keep procurement at the forefront of best practice: constantly looking beyond existing boundaries to identify innovative approaches and best practice regionally and internationally that could deliver improved outcomes for us and our clients.

The role currently has limited direct line management responsibility, however, as we build and establish the procurement capability within the Region, procurement professionals from within the operations teams will look to you to provide support, guidance and best practice. The role will require the ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively with these teams.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Procurement profession.
• Experience of developing and implementing functional change programmes / business improvement initiatives.
• Experience of managing teams. Preferably both local and remote locations.
• Demonstrable track record of delivery and driving operational excellence in commercial and procurement in large programmes (infrastructure and/or built environment).
• Experience of working in a client focused environment, working closely with key stakeholders, colleagues and other consultants to build and maintain relationships.
• Ability to effectively respond to client opportunities.
• Proven experience in end-to-end procurement processes, from inception through to implementation; with the ability to engage and collaborate with all levels of stakeholders internally and externally.
• Degree qualified. Relevant construction, business or engineering related discipline.
• Professional chartered membership with CIPS, RICS or equivalent.
• Preferred – experience on the Middle East infrastructure and/or build environment market.
• Preferred – experience in project management.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis.

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

Thrive with us. When you join us, your wellbeing, health, and safety become our top priority.

Engineering the future with digital. From design and engineering to project management, digital is fundamental to our way of working.

Champion lasting change. We build sustainability into everything we do.

Rewards & Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary
• Accommodation allowance;
• Transportation allowance;
• 22 working days annual leave 
• Medical and life insurance cover;
• Company gratuity scheme;
• Discretionary bonus scheme;
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.