Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist

Babcock International; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in Warrington is seeking a Senior Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist to manage procurement for critical nuclear infrastructure projects. This full-time role involves leading a procurement team, developing project strategies, and engaging effectively with stakeholders. Candidates must possess solid experience in contract frameworks and procurement risk management. The role offers a hybrid working model and a generous benefits package including a matched pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health checks

Employee share scheme

Professional fees payment

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of NEC or similar contract frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage procurement risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a procurement team, driving high performance.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Relationship management

Contract management

Education

Membership of CIPS or equivalent

Job description

As a Senior Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist, you'll have a role that is out of the ordinary. You'll be at the forefront of delivering critical nuclear infrastructure projects that support national security and clean energy. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including project managers, quality assurance teams, and suppliers, to ensure procurement excellence across the Sellafield SRP (SPRS Retreatment Plant) project.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a procurement team, driving high performance and value delivery
• Develop and execute project procurement strategies aligned with cost, quality, and schedule goals
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers
• Ensure procurement deliverables are met through cross‑functional collaboration
• Strengthen the supply chain to support both functional and business objectives

This is a full‑time role based in Warrington, Cheshire, with a 37‑hour working week, a hybrid working pattern requiring a minimum of 2–3 days onsite, and occasional travel to new suppliers and other sites.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of NEC or similar contract frameworks
• Proven ability to manage procurement risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Confident in reporting to senior internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in post‑contract management within a highly regulated industry (e.g. nuclear, utilities, oil and gas)
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent is desirable but not essential
• The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of professional fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading – a benefit that allows UK Cavendish employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This window opens February through to March annually.
• "Be Kind Day" enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Cavendish Nuclear is a leader within the UK nuclear industry, part of Babcock International Group, providing a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we’re innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost‑effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group—from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together.