Buyer

Sizewell C Company; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil Works Alliance (CWA) supports Sizewell C and seeks a procurement professional to assist with supply chain engagement and strategy development. The role focuses on sourcing, tendering, contract execution, and supplier management across a nuclear project framework.

You will contribute to local procurement plans, ensure ethical procurement practices, and help deliver value while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance within a major energy project.

Qualifications

• Negotiation, contracting law and supplier management experience.
• Knowledge of supply base management, risk and opportunity planning.
• Understanding of supply chain planning and logistics, plus product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support in implementing procurement strategies and processes.
• Assist with sourcing and formal tender activities and contracts.
• Coordinate commercial and technical tender reviews with other functions.
• Draft, issue and execute contracts per procurement guidelines.
• Develop local supplier databases and meet-the-buyer engagement efforts.
• Support Local Sustainable Procurement Plans and ensure ethical procurement.
• Manage supply chain performance and uphold Zero Harm principles.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal & contracting

Supply base management

Risk & opportunity management

Supply chain planning

Logistics

Project management

Commercial acumen

Nuclear culture / behaviours

Education

MCIPS (student) or equivalent

Diploma Level 4 / HNC in Building Studies

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 theCWA Wide 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.

Principal Accountabilities, Activities and Decisions

• 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
• Support the development of the Local Sustainable Procurement Plan through liaison with Parent Company and Client experts
• Apply an ethical and consistent approach to the responsible procurement of goods and services to ensuring compliance with professional standards current legislation and nuclear regulations;
• Demonstrate an understanding of Procurement and commercial principles
• Supply chain performance management and reporting
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm.

What are we looking for?

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

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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