Senior Procurement Manager (Sizewell C)

HPC Jobs Service; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy project firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager for the Sizewell C project. This permanent position involves strategic procurement and supply chain management. Ideal candidates will have MCIPS qualification and experience in the construction industry, with a focus on delivering effective procurement strategies. Join us to support the development of nuclear power and contribute to the local economy.

Qualifications

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS).
• Industry qualified with a diploma or degree.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Contracting Strategy as directed by the Procurement Lead.
• Deliver Procurement commitments within the Programme Alliance Agreement.
• Develop procurement strategies to mitigate market risk.

Skills

Good communication skills (verbal & written)

Ability to manage procurement resources

Delivering robust procurement strategies

Measured approach to decision making

Ability to work under pressure

Experience within the construction industry

Education

MCIPS or chartership with another construction-focused Institute

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

Job description

Overview

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The SZC project is Recruiting for a Senior Procurement Manager within the Civil Works Alliance for Sizewell C. This is a Permanent role, 40 hours per week.

Role Details

Senior Procurement Manager

Civil Works Alliance

Sizewell C

Permanent

40 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Implement the Contracting Strategy and Delivery & Contracting Plan as directed by the Procurement Lead
• Deliver Procurement and Supply Chain commitments within the Programme Alliance Agreement
• Work with peers to leverage opportunities to mitigate market risk and impact and deliver project wide efficiencies across all aspects of procurement and supply chain management
• Develop strategic and tactical plans to ensure the Project has the appropriate supply chain resources in place to support current and forecasted levels
• Ensure that supply chain performance meets or exceeds the operational and commercial requirements of the business
• Deliver exceptional levels of operational and financial performance in the supply chain, with emphasis on project delivery and total supply chain cost efficiencies
• Lead important negotiations to ensure the most effective commercial outcomes and to eliminate/manage risk effectively
• Support the procurement and estimating teams with tendering, market analysis, supplier selection, risk and opportunity assessments, forecasting requirements
• Attract, build, develop and retain the right sized team with the right mindset to deliver the procurement and supply chain requirements across the CWA, creating an inclusive and progressive culture
• Support training & development, staff appraisals, retention & reward, and recruitment to provide an effective procurement service for the project
• Provide an ethical and consistent approach to the procurement of goods and services and ensuring compliance with project governance and procurement best practice to meet current legislation and nuclear regulations
• Develop the project supplier database linked to Compete For – include market assessments, track effectiveness of engagement, prequalification status, and bid support performance
• Monitor markets and, where appropriate, provide alternative procurement strategies to maximise opportunities or minimise risk
• Develop professional, robust and effective working relationships with suppliers, sub-contractors and service providers to deliver best value to SZC
• Assist in the development of local, diverse and SME engagement strategies, host Meet the Buyer Events and community advertising
• Lead the implementation of the Sustainable Procurement Plan
• Ensure a relentless focus on "Zero Harm"

Qualifications

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or chartership with another construction focused Institute (e.g., CIOB or RICS)
• Industry qualification obtained - Diploma Level 4, or HNC in Building Studies, or Degree qualification

Experience

• Experience of working within the construction industry and demonstrated knowledge of the interfaces and relationships that exist
• Demonstrates the ability to manage, plan and structure operational procurement resources of mixed experience and capability
• Good communication skills (verbal & written)
• Delivering robust procurement strategies
• A measured approach to decision making and the ability to ensure best value procurement
• Ability to focus on the targets and work well under pressure with tight deadlines
• Has delivered demonstrable added value through their procurement activity

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.