Procurement Director

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Procurement Director to join our team! In this role you will get to manage the full procurement lifecycle, from strategy development and route-to-market planning through sourcing, negotiation, contract award, mobilisation and ongoing supplier performance management. Procurement Strategy and Category Management: - Develop and implement procurement strategies for facilities management, asset operations and recurring operational services. - Lead category management across areas including: Hard and soft facilities management services, Engineering and building maintenance, Asset maintenance and lifecycle services, Security and concierge services, Cleaning and hygiene services, Waste management and recycling, Landscaping and grounds maintenance, Utilities and operational support services, Other business-as-usual operational contracts - Define appropriate route-to-market approaches, sourcing models and commercial structures. - Develop contract packaging and procurement plans aligned with operational requirements, business priorities and market conditions. - Establish appropriate commercial models, including fixed-price, performance-based, gainshare, reimbursable and hybrid arrangements. - Identify opportunities to improve value, resilience, service quality, innovation and operational efficiency. Sourcing and Contract Management: - Lead complex, end-to-end procurement activities from initial strategy through to contract award and implementation. - Prepare procurement plans, sourcing strategies, tender documentation, evaluation methodologies and contract award recommendations. - Manage competitive tenders, negotiations, clarifications, commercial evaluations and supplier due diligence. - Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable governance, policies, delegations and regulatory requirements. - Lead contract mobilisation and transition activities. - Develop and maintain effective contract management frameworks for operational service contracts. - Manage contract variations, extensions, renewals, claims, disputes and commercial changes. - Monitor supplier performance and ensure contractual obligations are met. Supplier and Stakeholder Management: - Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and service providers. - Lead supplier performance reviews, governance meetings and continuous improvement initiatives. - Manage supplier performance against agreed KPIs, SLAs, service credits and reporting requirements. - Work closely with operational stakeholders to understand service requirements. - Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, operational teams, finance, legal, risk, technical and project functions.