Senior Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist

Babcock International; Lowton Common; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear solutions provider is seeking a Senior Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist in Warrington, Cheshire. This hybrid role involves managing procurement for critical infrastructure projects and requires strong post-contract management experience in regulated industries. The position offers a generous benefits package, including professional development opportunities and a matched pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Digital GP access

Employee share scheme

Professional fees payment

Paid volunteering day

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in highly regulated industries like nuclear, utilities, or oil and gas.
• Proven ability to manage procurement risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Post-contract management experience

Understanding of NEC contract frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

Procurement risk management

Reporting to senior stakeholders

Education

CIPS Membership (desirable)

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist, you'll have a role that's 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

Location and working pattern

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

• Experience in post-contract management within a highly regulated industry (e.g., nuclear, utilities, oil and gas)
• 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

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)

About Cavendish Nuclear

At Cavendish Nuclear we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist, based at our Warrington, Cheshire site.

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 allows UK Cavendish employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave from entitlement (window opens February through to March annually)
• 'Be Kind Day' allows one paid day for volunteering
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme

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. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group.