Senior Buyer (Sizewell C)

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Senior Buyer
CWA
Sizewell C

The Senior Buyer will be primarily accountable for the management of the end-to-end procurement activities for the sourcing of subcontract packages. Activities will include compiling procurement strategies, preparation of RFQs/ITTs, management and evaluation of returns, and making sourcing recommendation to award contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Development and delivery of procurement strategies for project wide and / or high value packages.
• Implementation of procurement strategies and processes.
•  Carrying out the procurement process for complex packages in accordance with procurement and supply chain management strategies.
•  Establishing project governance.
•  Leading the co-ordination of the commercial and technical reviews of tender returns, as appropriate.
• Working with commercial teams in contract negotiation and carrying out commercial checks for suppliers and past performance.
• Robust and complete recommendations for formal award approval(s).
• Drafting, issue and execution of contracts, in accordance with project procurement guidelines and governance.  
• Development of the project supplier database - market assessments; track effectiveness of engagement; prequalification status; and bid support performance.
• Development of local, diverse and SME engagement strategies.
• Assist in hosting Meet the Buyer Events and community advertising. 
• Support the development of the Local Sustainable Procurement Plan through liaison with Parent Company experts.
• Apply a consistent approach to the responsible procurement of goods and services, ensuring compliance with professional standards, current legislation, and nuclear regulations.
• Supply chain performance management and reporting.

Experience 

• Substantial experience of complex procurement processes within a construction or major projects related environment.
• Experience in design and delivery of category and/or procurement package strategies to a high and consistent level.
• Proven track record in managing supplier relationships, negotiation and process compliance.

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.