Buyer

Sizewell C Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading salaries

Generous annual leave entitlements

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Sizewell C Limited invites applications for a Buyer opportunity within the Civil Works Alliance (CWA). The role supports procurement in the Marine and Tunnels Section to engage the supply chain, develop strategies, and maximise value for Sizewell C.

You will assist with sourcing, tendering, contract drafting, and supplier performance tracking while coordinating with multiple specialist functions to ensure robust commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• Understanding of procurement operational activities.
• Basic/general workplace experience.
• Procurement knowledge.
• Working towards MCIPS or CIOB/RICS accreditation.
• Diploma Level 4 / HNC in Building Studies or Degree qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support in the implementation of procurement strategies and processes.
• Assist with sourcing and formally agreeing an appropriate supply chain.
• Compiling robust tender enquiries.
• Coordinate commercial and technical reviews of tender returns with other functions.
• Tender negotiation process.
• Development of robust and complete recommendations for formal award approval(s).
• Drafting, issue and execution of contracts per project procurement guidelines and governance.
• Develop the project supplier database linked to Compete For and track engagement.
• Develop local, diverse and SME engagement strategies and host Meet the Buyer Events.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal & contracting law

Supply base management

Risk & opportunity management

Supply chain planning & logistics

Product knowledge

Project management

Commercial & business acumen

Nuclear culture / behaviours

Education

MCIPS/CIOB/RICS accreditation (student member)

Diploma Level 4 / HNC in Building Studies or Degree qualification

Job description

Buyer Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years.This role will be within theMarine and Tunnels Section.

What will you do?

The purpose of the role is to assist with project’s supply chain and procurement activities. Support Procurement Managers in the development of supply chain engagement strategies which deliver customer priorities and ensure value is maximised.

• Support in the implementation of procurement strategies and processes
• Assist with
  • Sourcing and formally agreeing an appropriate supply chain
  • Compiling robust tender enquiries
  • The formal tender process
  • The co-ordination of the commercial and technical reviews of tender returns through engagement with other specialist functions (i.e. HSE, technical compliance, quality, commercial, construction, planning, contractual services/legal, logistics, industrial relations etc), as appropriate
  • The tender negotiation process
  • Development of robust and complete recommendations for formal award approval(s)
  • Drafting, issue and execution of contracts, in accordance with project procurement guidelines and governance
  • The development of the project supplier database linked to Compete For – include market assessments; track effectiveness of engagement; prequalification status; and bid support performance
  • The development of local, diverse and SME engagement strategies and assist in hosting Meet the Buyer Events and community advertising

What are we looking for?

Knowledge & Skills

• Negotiation
• Legal & contractinglaw
• Supply base management
• Risk & opportunity management
• Supply chain planning & logistics
• Product knowledge.
• Project management
• Commercial & business acumen
• Nuclear culture / behaviours

Qualifications & Experience

• Understands the procurement operational activities
• Basic / General experience in the workplace environment
• Procurement knowledge
• Student member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply working towards chartership (MCIPS) or with another construction focused Institute (i.e. CIOB or RICS)
• Working towards industry qualification obtained - Diploma Level 4, or HNC in Building Studies, or Degree qualification.

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.

By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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