Senior Procurement Manager - Airport

Mace

New Zealand

Ref: QP928-289

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The company

Mace is an international consultancy and construction company that has delivered world class projects since 1990. Today we employ over 6,000 people across North America, Europe, Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, India and Asia Pacific.

Four simple values guide our behaviour in our pursuit of a better way; Safety first - going home safe and well, Client focus - deliver on our promise, Create opportunity - for our people to excel, Integrity - always doing the right thing. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most complex and inspiring projects around the world.

We support our people who are aiming to achieve an academic or professional qualification that will help them develop personally and deliver to the highest standard for our clients. At Mace you can deepen your knowledge, expand your skills and define your own path.

The opportunity

Be a part of our international consultancy business that spans our five global hubs, where we oversee work for world leading organisations across the public and private sectors.

Our Asia Pacific hub started in 2004 and has successfully operated in a wide range of countries, delivering project and programme management, facilities management and cost consultancy services.

The role

Senior Procurement Manager - Airport

This is an opportunity to take an influential role in a multi-billion dollar airport redevelopment programme due to commence in Auckland, New Zealand.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the procurement process for consultants, contractors, and specialist suppliers including long lists, shortlists, prequalification, tendering, mid tender meetings, writing contract placement reports, contract award
• Compiling RFPs and tender documents and managing the outputs from others as required i.e. design information, scope of works, forms of contract.
• Liaising with other experts on contract forms (lawyers) and insurance requirements.
• Researching the supply chain (locally and internationally) to understand options, constraints, lead in times, current workloads, bonding capacity, experience in sector.
• Securing and procuring all key packages for contractors and consultants.
• Ensuring that the highest standards of health and safety are considered as a priority throughout all stages of the projects life cycle.
• Developing the clients brief and procurement strategy, leading the development of new and established supply chain partners.
• Developing of the procurement and project management strategy in line with the Mace Way and the client requirements.
• Working closely with the client, operators, sub consultants and contractors to ensure timely, cost effective delivery.
• Coordinating and managing multiple stakeholders and demonstrate the ability to build robust, long term relationships and integrated teams.

Requirements

The requirements

Your experience, knowledge and skills need to include:

• Previous working experience in a similar role.
• Major aviation/airport projects.
• Experience leading the procurement, delivery and hand over of airport projects.
• Proven experience managing projects from start to finish.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• International project experience.
• Strong technical grounding skills.
• Expertise in building and maintaining key client relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a good team player.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of project management processes.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree qualification.

“Mace is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people to excel.”

About the Company

Mace is an international consultancy and construction company that has delivered world class projects since 1990. Today we employ over 6,000 people across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East North Africa and India, North America, Asia Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Four simple values guide our behaviour in our pursuit of a better way; Safety first - going home safe and well, Client focus - deliver on our promise, Create opportunity - for our people to excel, Integrity - always doing the right thing. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most complex and inspiring projects around the world.

We support our people who are aiming to achieve an academic or professional qualification that will help them develop personally and deliver to the highest standard for our clients. At Mace you can deepen your knowledge, expand your skills and define your own path.

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