Supply Chain Specialist

Babcock International; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Supply Chain Specialist in Bristol. This full-time role involves developing procurement strategies for the Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station. Essential qualifications include MCIPS and a degree in engineering. Candidates should have experience in procurement and contract management, preferably in the nuclear or engineering sector, with strong team leadership skills. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading

'Be Kind Day'

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Detailed working knowledge of the Procurement and Contract Management.
• Experience from Nuclear, Defence, Mechanical or Engineering sectors is advantageous.
• Ability to promote effective teamwork by acting as a mentor.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of SZC’s Company Acquisition Plan.
• Liaise with SZC and MEH customers and stakeholders.
• Execute procurement strategies.
• Lead the Invitation to Tender process.

Skills

Knowledge of Procurement and Contract Management

Team leadership and mentorship

Nuclear or Engineering sector experience

NEC experience

Education

MCIPS qualified or working towards

Degree level qualification in engineering

Job description

Job Title: Supply Chain Specialist
Location: Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangement
Compensation: Competitive + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF65773

At Cavendish Nuclear we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Supply Chain Specialist at our Bristol site.

The role

As a Supply Chain Specialist, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. This is an exciting opportunity working collaboratively towards the delivery and construction of Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station based in Suffolk.

Day-to-day, you’ll be part of the Supply Chain team responsible for the effective procurement and tender of supply chain requirements relating to MEH (Mechnacical, Electrical and HVAC) and associated equipment services.

• Supporting the development & refinement of SZC’s Company Acquisition Plan in relation to MEH services and equipment
• Regular & pro-active liaison & support to SZC and MEH customers and stakeholders
• Development and execution of procurement strategies
• Leading the ITT (Invitation to Tender) process for a wide variety of services and equipment
• Developing long-term Contracting strategies
• Maintain market understanding & due diligence
• To develop, implement and maintain appropriate performance measures for the contracts
• To follow the agreed Procurement processes and procedures at all times
• Devising and implementing appropriate supplier development strategies
• Devising and implementing supplier quality improvement programmes, cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives with the supply chain
• Working closely with the other Supply Chain teams to set and drive metric performance measures with suppliers for continuous performance monitoring.
• To develop strategies that incentivise suppliers to deliver performance objectives.

This role is full time, thirty-seven hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 20% office days and 80% from home and is based at our Bristol hub, with very occasional travel to other locations such as London and suppliers in the UK and Europe.

Essential experience of the Supply Chain Specialist

• Detailed working knowledge of the Procurement and Contract Management
• Experience gained from Nuclear, Defence, Mechanical or Engineering sectors and/or from complex projects is advantageous
• NEC experience is highly desirable and advantageous
• Ability to promote effective teamwork by personally acting as a mentor & role model

Qualifications for the Supply Chain Specialist

• MCIPS qualified, working towards MCIPS, or holding an equivalent professional qualification is desirable
• Qualified to degree level or equivalent in an engineering field is advantageous

We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Cavendish employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Cavendish Nuclear

As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we’re innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group – from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 05/12/2025