Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Director - UK Procurement Service Lead to establish, develop and lead a new procurement consultancy service within our Project, Programme & Commercial Management (PMCM) business, within the Civil Infrastructure & Utilities (CI&U) team.
Working from either Birmingham or London, you will take ownership of defining the vision, capability and growth strategy for the service, positioning WSP as a trusted procurement advisor across both public and private sector clients.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the development and growth of WSP's UK PMCM Procurement Service offering
- Creating and implementing a business plan to establish a sustainable and commercially successful offering
- Developing trusted relationships with key clients and stakeholders across multiple sectors
- Leading business development, identifying opportunities and supporting major bid and pursuit activities
- Providing strategic procurement expertise across programme, project and commercial commissions
- Building, mentoring and growing a high-performing procurement team as the service expands
- Collaborating with colleagues across PMCM and the wider WSP business to provide integrated client solutions
- Championing excellence in delivery, innovation, inclusion, wellbeing and health and safety
Requirements:
- Chartered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS)
- Significant experience leading procurement functions, teams or consultancy services within the infrastructure, construction, programme management or professional services sectors
- A proven track record of developing and winning new business and maintaining senior client relationships
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to translate market opportunities into sustainable growth
- Experience delivering strategic procurement advice across complex programmes and projects
- Demonstrable leadership experience, including developing and mentoring teams
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills
- A collaborative approach with a passion for innovation, inclusion and continuous improvement