UKI Business Consulting – Senior Procurement Advisor - Infrastructure Advisory

UKI Business Consulting - Infrastructure Advisory - Senior Procurement Advisor

General Information

Location: Ireland

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: NO

Business Area: UKI Business Consulting

Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

The Team and the opportunity

To continue the successful growth of our Infrastructure Advisory (IA) 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 Infrastructure Advisory (IA) in EY
The Infrastructure Advisory team sits within EY’s Irish Consulting practice. Our IA team is committed to delivering exceptional client services across a range of sectors including energy, utilities, transport, water, gas, telecoms, housing, and healthcare.

Our aim is to become the Trusted Advisor to our clients throughout the construction and operational phases of national capital programmes by leveraging:

• Our people and their extensive industry experience.
• Existing processes and relationships.
• Our global EY experience across the Infrastructure & Capital projects lifecycle.

Your key responsibilities 

• The ideal candidate will have relevant technical qualifications, and strong interest in commercial and procurement matters as they relate to Public Procurement and Capital Projects & Infrastructure.
• Senior Procurement Advisors will be required to work closely with other members of the EY team and Clients to advise on procurement strategy and procurement execution across a number of major capital and infrastructure projects.
• 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 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 meets the needs of the buying organization.
• 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.

Internal Responsibilities

• Assisting in client account management activities such as recruitment for the project team, managing financial aspects of client engagements, and quality and risk management.
• Building valued relationships with clients and colleagues to assist in generating new business across EY.
• Providing a supporting role in presentations and proposals for elements of medium to high complex projects to prospective and existing clients.
• Communicating effectively with EY senior management and working to build, manage and motivate high-performing teams.
• Understanding all our service offerings and actively identifying opportunities to better serve clients.
• Building strong internal relationships within Consulting and across other service lines.
• Supporting team development activities, including:

• Coaching, and mentoring activities.
• Conducting performance reviews and contributing to performance feedback.
• Contributing to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining, and training activities.
• Maintaining an educational programme to continually develop technical skills.
• Understanding, following, and communicating workplace policies and procedures.

Skills and attributes for success

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.
• 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.

Ideally, you will also have

• Experience in consulting or similar client facing role.
• Previous Public Procurement experience in the construction sector.
• Knowledge of UK, Irish & EU Public Procurement rules and guidelines.
• Multidisciplinary experience including project management, contract management and procurement.
• Thorough understanding of public procurement principles and practices, including contract administration, risk management, change management and dispute resolution.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What we look for

• Commercially minded procurement professionals who can combine strong public procurement expertise with sound judgement to develop compliant, value-driven strategies for complex infrastructure and capital projects.
• Confident and collaborative advisors with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, able to build trusted client relationships and successfully navigate complex procurement and commercial challenges.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits 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. Plus, we offer: 

• 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. 

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include: 

• Pension
• Discounted health insurance
• Web Doctor – Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Hybrid Working
• Free Gym membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Bike to work Scheme
• Recognition Awards
• Cash incentives for referrals
• Work Mobile
• Tech MBA paid by EY
• Wellness rooms available in some offices

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. 

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. 

• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. 

• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. 

• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. 
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. 
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees. 

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients. 

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process. 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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.