Buyer (Sizewell C)

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization is seeking a Buyer to support procurement strategies at Sizewell C. Responsibilities include sourcing suppliers, managing tender processes, and developing local engagement strategies. The ideal candidate is a student member of CIPS or a related institution, working towards a relevant qualification. This role requires strong negotiation skills and an understanding of procurement principles within the nuclear project landscape.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Engagement in community events

Qualifications

• Student member of CIPS working towards chartership (MCIPS) or construction focused Institute.
• Evidence of right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support in implementing procurement strategies and processes.
• Assist with sourcing and formally agreeing an appropriate supply chain.
• Coordinate commercial and technical reviews of tender returns.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal & contracting law

Supply base management

Risk & opportunity management

Project Procurement Strategy

Supply chain planning & logistics

Product knowledge

Education

Diploma Level 4 or HNC in Building Studies or Degree qualification

Job description

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Buyer

Civil Works Alliance

Sizewell C

Permanent

40 hours per week

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, issuing 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; pre‑qualification 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

Qualifications

• 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 – Diploma Level 4, or HNC in Building Studies, or Degree qualification

Experience

Essential :

• Negotiation
• Legal & contracting law
• Supply base management
• Risk & opportunity management
• Project Procurement Strategy
• Supply chain planning & logistics
• Product knowledge

Desirable :

• Project management
• Commercial & business acumen
• Nuclear culture / behaviours
• Client & stakeholder management
• People management
• Social sustainability

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Why Join Us?

For more than 60 years, nuclear power stations in the UK have been quietly keeping Britain fuelled with massive amounts of home‑grown energy.

Our teams up and down the country are proudly continuing to serve the nation – but they also have an eye on the future.

EDF is leading the UK's nuclear renaissance with the construction of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C and plans for a new power station at Sizewell C in Suffolk.

Nuclear power is the most reliable, low‑carbon energy source currently available to the UK. EDF is playing a key role in the development of nuclear sites, while Hinkley Point C will provide low‑carbon electricity to meet 7% of the UK demand. The project is already making a positive impact on the local and national economy as well as boosting skills and education.

We're not just building new nuclear power stations. We're developing careers, upskilling generations and creating thousands of employment and apprenticeship opportunities across a variety of skills areas.

It takes a special kind of person to work in the nuclear energy industry and although we have thousands of them there's always a need for more.

Our industry has a mind‑boggling range of opportunities and more jobs, and in more places, than you might think. But it's also an industry which is changing.

We're a responsible business and proud to be Britain's biggest generator of zero carbon electricity. With size, age and experience, we believe we can do even more.