Senior Procurement Consultant - Nuclear

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Manchester seeks a Senior Procurement Consultant to manage procurement strategies for major nuclear and energy projects. Ideal candidates will have strong procurement experience in regulated environments and a solid understanding of NEC contracts. This role offers exceptional exposure to high-value projects in a safety-critical context, with opportunities for career advancement in complex commercial settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within highly regulated environments.
• Confidence in high-stakes project settings.
• Strong communication skills and consulting mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver procurement strategy and sourcing.
• Manage contracts and provide commercial advice.
• Support complex procurement programmes.

Skills

Procurement experience in nuclear or energy sectors

Understanding of NEC contracts

Stakeholder management skills

Job description

Senior Procurement Consultant - Nuclear

Manchester * Critical National Programmes

£55,000 - £65,000 + Package

A market-leading consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Procurement Consultant in Manchester to support major programmes across the nuclear and energy sector.

This role will place the successful individual at the heart of complex, regulated projects, delivering procurement strategy, sourcing, contract management and commercial advisory services. Working under NEC contracts and within public sector frameworks, this role offers exceptional exposure to nationally significant programmes.

The ideal background includes:

• Procurement experience within nuclear, energy or highly regulated environments
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and complex commercial models
• Public sector procurement experience or exposure to regulated procurement frameworks
• Confidence operating in high-stakes, safety-critical project environments
• A consulting mindset with strong communication and stakeholder management skills

This role provides rare exposure to high-value procurement in a highly regulated environment. The Senior Procurement Consultant will support complex procurement programmes, working across strategic sourcing, procurement governance, commercial assurance, supplier management and NEC contract delivery.

To find out more, please apply directly via this page or send a copy of your CV to Devan at [e-mail].