Senior Uranium Fuel Buyer

ENEC Operations; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UAE is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage uranium, conversion, and EUP purchasing. You'll oversee the procurement processes, supervise suppliers, and prepare progress reporting. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has at least 5 years of procurement experience, preferably in a utility environment. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5 years of relevant experience in procurement.
• Preferred experience in fuel procurement at a utility or selling related services.

Responsibilities

• Manage uranium and EUP procurement activities.
• Supervise suppliers during the execution phase.
• Prepare progress reports and scheduling programs.
• Engage stakeholders and facilitate communication.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract administration

Stakeholder engagement

Logistics

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business or related field

Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

Job Purpose

To support in managing and providing accountability for the ENEC fleet’s uranium, conversion and EUP purchasing and other related activities including expediting, logistics, sourcing and prequalification.

Key Activities, Responsibility & Accountability

Nuclear Fuel Procurement and Contract Administration

• Execute the day-to-day uranium, conversion and Enriched Uranium Product (EUP) procurement and other related activities which include (but not limited to): Sourcing and prequalification of bidders, Development of tender document, Administration of the tendering process, and Evaluation of bidders’ offers, facilitation of the negotiation process, development of the formal contract agreements To ensure alignment with the fuel procurement budget and the most optimum contract has been awarded.
• Supervise the suppliers throughout the execution phase from contract signing to contract closeout including invoicing, progress reporting, change orders, punch lists and formal closeout to ensure alignment with the signed awarded contract.
• Sometime at Barakah will be required to support meetings, workshops and fuel requirements activities

Scheduling & Reporting

• Prepare progress reports, scheduling programs, expediting the day-to-day procurement activities to ensure accurate and continuous tracking
• Develop and conduct presentations to management to provide them with the required updates regarding the nuclear fuel needs and related activities
• Participating in and attending meetings with suppliers to build and maintain relationships with new companies, vendors and to obtain a better understanding on the new updates in the industry

Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate communication both internally and externally in order to build and nurture mutually beneficial working relationships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business or other related field
• Pref - Master’s degree in engineering
• Experience: 5 years of relevant experience.
• Pref - 5 years of experience procuring fuel at a utility or selling fuel related services or products at a fuel supplier