Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement

Arabelle Solutions; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabelle Solutions in Rugby is seeking a Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement to develop and manage a high-value supply chain, ensuring quality, cost and time targets are met for strategic projects.

You will negotiate terms, manage vendors, coordinate supplier qualification with Quality & Engineering, identify alternate sources and mitigate risks, while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at senior levels. Travel to UK-based suppliers is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable years of transactional sourcing and procurement experience.
• In-depth experience in high-value and complex projects.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills; communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate/manage terms and conditions, handle claims and vendor recovery.
• Order fulfilment tasks to ensure material on-time delivery; invoicing.
• Expedite and coordinate supplier/product qualification with Quality & Engineering.
• Develop alternate sources and risk mitigation plans for single/sole sources.
• Identify value-adding opportunities and maintain supplier relationships with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Project management

Schedule management

Communication

Teamwork

Self-starter

Under pressure

Travel readiness

Tools

SAP

MS Project

Job description

To build our future, the best energy is ours! Arabelle Solutions, part of the EDF Group, is a global leader in nuclear turbine island technologies, providing innovative low-carbon power solutions from the world’s most powerful operating steam turbine to modular SMR-optimized designs, along with generators, pumps, heat exchangers, and controls. Its technologies are used in one-third of nuclear power plants worldwide, supported by a team of 3,500 experts across 16 countries. Our cultural pillars define how we work together: Team, Expertise, Ownership. We collaborate fully and value the spirit of teamwork, where every skill is recognized to create innovative and effective solutions. Guided by safety and integrity in all we do, we take ownership of our actions and results.We are delighted to announce due to continued growth we are seeking a Sourcing Specialist- Buying/Procurement to join our growing team. The role is based at our site on Newbold Road in Rugby. As a Sourcing Specialist- Buying/Procurement you will be responsible for developing and managing an existing supply chain ensuring that components are delivered according to Quality, Cost and Time as per the project needs. The role will be project based predominantly high value, high volume but for certain commodities this could be high value, low volume. You will manage suppliers who are proven in their commodity, reviewing performance and identifying risks to the program whilst developing mitigation plans should the need arise. **Other Key Responsibilities pf the role are:*** Negotiate/manage existing terms and conditions, manage claims and vendor recovery* Order fulfilment tasks to ensure material on time delivery, PO placement and Invoice management. Expediting.* Co-ordinate supplier and product qualification together with Quality & Engineering teams* Develop alternate sources and/or risk mitigation plans for single & sole source suppliers* Identify and deliver value-adding opportunities from the supply chain* Manage and improve supplier relationship and demonstrate the ability to communicate problems and present solutions with internal and external customers at senior levels **Qualifications/Requirements:*** Demonstrable years of transactional sourcing and procurement experience with in-depth experience in high-value and complex projects.* Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills* Self-starter with drive, able to work under pressure and in a dynamic environment* Motivation, Teamwork is essential, trust, credibility and capability to communicate effectively at all levels internally and externally is essential **Desired Characteristics to be considered:*** Experience within power industry related products.* Main Suppliers are UK based, must be able to travel when required.* Project Management Skills, Schedule Management a must.* Quality, Supplier Quality experience would be beneficial.* Interpersonal skills, managing people and situations including contract issues.* Proactive and pragmatic in their approach to managing the supplier (s)* Able to adapt and work quickly to project situations.* Be able to manage various workstreams at the same time.* Management of change i.e. engineering, quality, escalations and reporting to senior management both at the supplier as well as Arabelle Solutions.* Experience on SAP, Microsoft packages including MS Project.Join us and work with global teams to support global customers ! At Arabelle Solutions, we have team members of more than 49 nationalities spread across 16 countries.At Arabelle Solutions, we know diversity makes teams and business stronger.### About UsArabelle Solutions is a leading provider of nuclear turbine island technology and services. A third of the world's nuclear power plants rely on our technologies and services.Our innovative solutions and highly skilled teams energize the world with reliable, low-carbon electricity - critical for a sustainable future.With a heritage going back to the industry's early days, our expertise is built on continuous design innovation, manufacturing world-class turbine island technology and providing essential services to maintain, maximize and extend the lifetime of nuclear power plants across Europe, Asia and Africa.Our technologies range from the world's most powerful steam turbine in operation to modular designs optimized for SMRs, as well as generators, pumps, heat-exchangers, controls systems and cyber security.Arabelle Solutions has around 3,300 employees working across 16 countries.### Why work here?Arabelle Solutions believes that investing in employee development is key to our success. Our culture of learning focuses on developing our people and promoting the skills for the future. Thrive in a supportive work culture that is committed to continuous learning.