Shutdown Procurement Analyst

Acorn by Synergie; Swansea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Shutdown Procurement Analyst for the Mond Nickel Refinery in Clydach, Swansea. This role involves managing procurement activities for major refinery shutdowns, ensuring service delivery on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and SAP knowledge. This is a full-time position offering a contract until December 31, 2026, located in a highly regulated industrial environment.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years' experience in procurement, supply chain, or commercial roles.
• Strong commercial awareness with proven negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent organisation, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for shutdown-related goods and services.
• Prepare and manage RFQs and RFPs, coordinating all commercial communications.
• Provide regular updates to the Procurement Manager on progress, risks, and supplier performance.

Skills

Procurement processes

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Commercial awareness

Education

College diploma in business, procurement, or supply chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Shutdown Procurement Analyst — Clydach, Swansea. Contract until 31 December 2026. Full-Time. Industrial / Manufacturing.

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of Vale Europe for a Shutdown Procurement Analyst based at the Mond Nickel Refinery in Clydach, Swansea.

The Mond Nickel Refinery has been one of the world's leading nickel refineries for over 120 years. Vale is a global mining leader with operations across the UK, Europe, Asia, and the USA. This contract role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the successful delivery of major refinery shutdowns within a highly regulated industrial environment.

The Role

As a Shutdown Procurement Analyst, you will support planned refinery shutdowns by ensuring all materials, equipment, and services are procured safely, cost-effectively, and on schedule. You will work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Shutdown Management, and suppliers, managing the full procurement lifecycle from supplier pre-qualification through to contract closeout. Living Vale's core values of accountability, integrity, and teamwork, you will contribute directly to safe, efficient, and well-executed shutdown events through strong commercial stewardship and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for shutdown-related goods and services.
• Conduct supplier pre-qualification and maintain readiness of approved contractors.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies and cost-down initiatives.
• Prepare and manage RFQs and RFPs, coordinating all commercial communications.
• Analyse quotations and complete commercial evaluations with award recommendations.
• Participate in negotiations and ensure contracts mitigate commercial and compliance risks.
• Issue purchase orders and contracts in line with Vale governance requirements.
• Manage contract documentation, administration, and commercial closeout.
• Provide regular updates to the Procurement Manager on progress, risks, and supplier performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key shutdown suppliers.

Requirements

• 3-4 years' experience in procurement, supply chain, or commercial roles.
• Experience within industrial, engineering, maintenance, or shutdown environments preferred.
• SAP experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• College diploma in business, procurement, supply chain, or a related discipline.
• Strong commercial awareness with proven negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent organisation, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail, particularly in commercial documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to strict shutdown deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in a business-related subject.
• Procurement qualifications such as CIPS Level 3 or above (advantageous).

Equality & Inclusion

Vale is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Interested?

Apply now with your up-to-date CV or contact Acorn by Synergie for further information about this Shutdown Procurement Analyst opportunity.