Senior Procurement Specialist (Construction Works and Services)

Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Senior Specialist skilled in the Procurement of Construction Works and Services to be based in New York City or Dallas, TX.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Review project requirements and draft/review/finalize procurement strategy memos
Prepare and issue Requests for Information / Requests for Qualification / Requests for Proposal in client's Project Management Information System
Follow up with, and respond to vendors prior to releasing the RFP, during the bid period, and after bid submission, to answer any questions up to the award
Level and analyze bids based on completeness, competitiveness, compliance, adherence to quality expectations, cost, schedule, ESG, etc.
Be knowledgeable of industry trends to determine appropriate pricing
Prepare and issue analysis report and recommendation
Engage with General Contractors, Architects, Engineers and FF&E vendors to execute the work strategy
Participating in successful and unsuccessful bidder calls
Participate in negotiation and evaluation of contracts
Prepare purchase orders, master agreements, letter agreements, and contracts for all appointments (architects/ engineers, project managers, contractors, etc.), including any reviews with client's legal counsel
Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and contractors
Conduct market research to identify new vendors and evaluate their capabilities
Manage and report various stakeholders from multiple divisions
Collaborate with project managers to ensure procurement aligns with project timelines and budgets
Monitor and report on procurement performance metrics
Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for procurement processes
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:

BA/BS and four years of procurement experience in the corporate office interiors space or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Experience in construction management, architecture or a related discpline
Preferred Requirements:

Strong understanding of different forms of contracts and contracting strategies – especially as relates to design and construction
Strong written and oral communication, including chairing meetings with client’s senior management team, and vendors
Ability to work in collaborative environment but also to work independently/unsupervised
Strong experience in using PMIS platforms such as PMWeb, Ariba, etc
Relevant Industry certifications such as PMI-CP, MRICS, CCP, etc
Additional Information
Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position
Relocation is not available now or in the future
THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY DECEMBER 9, 2026.