Site Purchasing Assistant

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Site Purchasing Assistant
NRL Limited (Arabelle Solutions)
Hinkley Point C

Role Overview

The Site Purchasing Assistant will support the procurement and supply chain function on a large-scale nuclear new build project. Working closely with procurement leads, site teams, and suppliers, the role ensures timely and cost-effective purchasing of materials, equipment, and services to support site delivery while maintaining compliance with project procedures and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

•    Raise and process purchase orders in line with project procedures and approval workflows.
•    Support the procurement team with sourcing materials, plant, and services required for site operations.
•    Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations, track orders, and confirm delivery schedules.
•    Monitor order progress and resolve any discrepancies relating to delivery, quality, or invoicing.
•    Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure documentation is compliant with audit requirements.
•    Assist with goods receipt processes, ensuring materials are logged correctly within site systems.
•    Support invoice verification and reconciliation against purchase orders and delivery notes.
•    Coordinate with site teams (construction, engineering, stores) to ensure material requirements are met.
•    Maintain stock control awareness and assist in managing site inventory where required.
•    Ensure adherence to company procurement policies, commercial controls, and nuclear compliance standards.

Experience & Qualifications

•    Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, or administrative role within construction, engineering, or industrial environments.
•    Familiarity with procurement systems (SAP or equivalent) and purchase order processes.
•    Experience supporting invoice reconciliation and supplier coordination.
•    Strong organisational and document control skills, with attention to detail.
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
•    Experience in a regulated or large-scale project environment desirable.

Key Competencies

•    Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders.
•    Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced site environment.
•    Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
•    Proactive approach to problem-solving and issue resolution.
•    Team-oriented, with a collaborative and flexible attitude.

Additional Requirements

•    Willingness to work on a site-based, safety-critical environment.
•    Security clearance (e.g., CTC) may be required.
•    Ability to work within structured project and procurement governance frameworks.

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.