Senior Procurement Consultant

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. 

Our Procurement Advisory team provide strategic advice and procurement services to construction and infrastructure clients in the UK and internationally. We can consider candidates based across our North West & Yorkshire office locations (Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield, York) and also have some flexibility on Birmingham & London. 

Operating across the UK & globally, we are an award-winning Centre of Excellence recognised by industry bodies including the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), who recently shortlisted our team for the CIPS Excellence in Procurement Award 2023 for Procurement Consultancy Project of the Year. We pride ourselves on providing expert advice across a variety of projects.

“In my time at Arup I have been given the opportunity to engage in unique projects spanning diverse industries allowing for the broadening of my expertise on an unparalleled professional journey. Arup’s commitment to continuous professional development fosters a supportive and collaborative team environment in which growth is prioritised. The company culture is unrivalled, with the work unbound policy allowing for a healthy work-life balance, and the employee-owned business model giving confidence that any decisions taken are always in your best interest.” 

                         Karen Huddleston, Senior Procurement Consultant

The Opportunity

Our Advisory Services business is growing in the North West and Yorkshire region; owing to a strong increase in the demand for our expertise. As a result, we have a new opportunity for an open-minded procurement professional to join our ambitious team in our brand-new Leeds office with occasional travel required. 

In your role, you will work alongside other specialists in the Procurement Advisory team, and colleagues across Arup, to deliver a wide variety of procurement activities at every stage of projects and the procurement lifecycle. This will include providing expert procurement advice and delivery capabilities to clients commissioning capital programmes and projects.

You will deliver best practice procurement strategy, tender management, and tender evaluation services across the public and private sectors to deliver tangible value and sustainable outcomes.

You will also provide input into project business cases, strategies, and delivery models to embed robust and pragmatic commercial and procurement practices.

You will provide commercial advice to clients to define, negotiate and award a range of standard and bespoke contracts.

You will also help Arup colleagues with business development activities to continue to grow our Procurement Advisory capabilities within Arup and across our client base.

Every day you will be encouraged to demonstrate and develop your procurement and consultancy expertise in various contexts, showcasing your skills on complex and diverse projects for our clients in identifying and implementing innovative procurement solutions to drive value through their projects.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.  

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is the role right for you?

We are looking for people with knowledge and a background in embedding excellence into end-to-end procurement across the built environment and would like to speak to people who have:

• A background within the procurement and supply chain management discipline across the Built Environment
• A Degree or are a Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or working towards this.
• A background delivering value through exemplary procurement and supply chain management practices.
• Previously drafted procurement strategies and tender evaluation reports for a variety of construction, infrastructure, and professional services projects.
• The Ability and knowledge of planning and managing a tendering process from inception to Contract Award on significant projects, and who are also self-assured and comfortable working within a client facing environment.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email me on Cameron Emerson Cameron.emerson@arup.com. 

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What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Cameron Emerson cameron.emerson@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/arup-careers-uk-application-process

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Closing Date: 15th March 2024