Strategic Procurement Lead — Nuclear Construction

EDF Energy Limited; England; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF Energy Limited invites applications for a Procurement Manager (Sizewell C) to lead the development and implementation of procurement strategies for the Sizewell C project. You will engage with the supply chain to deliver best value, manage risk and ensure compliance with project governance and nuclear regulations.

You will lead a team of procurement professionals, provide market intelligence and cost advice, support tendering and supplier selection, and foster local SME engagement to

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Implement procurement strategy as directed by the senior procurement manager.
• Responsible for the delivery of project procurement objectives and requirements.
• Supporting the procurement and estimating teams with tendering, market analysis, supplier selection, risk and opportunity assessments, forecasting requirements.
• To provide market intelligence / cost advice / supply chain performance management and feedback.
• To support a team of procurement professionals, including training & development; staff appraisals; retention & reward; and recruitment to provide an effective procurement service for the project.
• To be responsible and accountable for the procurement process of subcontractors, materials, plant and services, in accordance with the project procurement strategy and SZC commitments.
• To provide an ethical and consistent approach to the procurement of goods and services and ensuring compliance with the project governance and procurement best practice throughout the process 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.
• To monitor markets and where appropriate, provide alternative procurement strategies to maximise opportunities or minimise risk.
• To be accountable for the provision of management information and reports in accordance with project requirements.
• Contribute to managing and monitoring the supply chain performance for the project throughout the work package life cycle.
• Develop professional, robust and effective working relationships with suppliers, sub-contractors and service providers, who will provide best value to SZC.
• Assist in the development of local, diverse and SME engagement strategies assist in hosting Meet the Buyer Events and community advertising.
• Lead the development of the Local Sustainable Procurement Plan through liaison with parent company experts.
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm

Job description

EDF Energy Limited invites applications for a Procurement Manager (Sizewell C) to lead the development and implementation of procurement strategies for the Sizewell C project. You will engage with the supply chain to deliver best value, manage risk and ensure compliance with project governance and nuclear regulations.

You will lead a team of procurement professionals, provide market intelligence and cost advice, support tendering and supplier selection, and foster local SME engagement to