Senior Procurement Lead for Major Construction Projects

CWA: Civil Works Alliance; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading salaries

Generous annual leave entitlements

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

The Civil Works Alliance (CWA) invites applications for a Senior Buyer to drive end-to-end procurement for subcontract and materials for Sizewell C. You will craft procurement strategies, prepare RFQs/ITTs, evaluate returns, and guide award decisions within a multi-functional team.

You will coordinate commercial reviews, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure compliance with governance. The role supports local diverse supplier engagement and sustainable procurement practices.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of complex procurement processes within construction or major projects.
• Experience in design and delivery of category and/or procurement package strategies to a high level.
• Starter finisher with attention to detail and clear strategy articulation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver procurement strategies for wide or high value packages.
• Lead procurement processes for complex packages per governance guidelines.
• Coordinate commercial and technical tender reviews with multiple functions.
• Negotiate with suppliers and perform commercial and due diligence checks.
• Draft, issue and execute contracts in line with project guidance.
• Contribute to supplier database development and Meet the Buyer events.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal & contracting law

Supplier relationship management

Risk & opportunity management

Project procurement strategy

Supply chain planning & logistics

Product knowledge

Project management

Nuclear culture / behaviours

Commercial & business acumen

Client & stakeholder management

People management

Social sustainability

Job description

The Civil Works Alliance (CWA) invites applications for a Senior Buyer to drive end-to-end procurement for subcontract and materials for Sizewell C. You will craft procurement strategies, prepare RFQs/ITTs, evaluate returns, and guide award decisions within a multi-functional team.

You will coordinate commercial reviews, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure compliance with governance. The role supports local diverse supplier engagement and sustainable procurement practices.