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Buyer (Sizewell C)

Job Category:  Administration
Contract Partner Company:  Civil Works Alliance (CWA)
Employing Company:  Bouygues / Balfour Beatty / Laing O'Rourke

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Buyer

Civil Works Alliance

Sizewell C

 

 

Permanent

 

40 hours per week

 

 

 

Principal Accountabilities, Activities and Decisions :

 

· Support in the implementation of procurement strategies and processes

 

 

Assist with :

 

o Sourcing and formally agreeing an appropriate supply chain

 

o Compiling robust tender enquiries

 

o The formal tender process

 

o The co-ordination of the commercial and technical reviews of tender returns through engagement with other specialist functions (i.e. HSE, technical compliance, quality, commercial, construction, planning, contractual services/legal, logistics, industrial relations etc), as appropriate

 

o The tender negotiation process

 

o Development of robust and complete recommendations for formal award approval(s)

 

o Drafting, issue and execution of contracts, in accordance with project procurement guidelines and governance

 

o The development of the project supplier database linked to Compete For - include market assessments; track effectiveness of engagement; prequalification status; and bid support performance

 

o The development of local, diverse and SME engagement strategies and assist in hosting Meet the Buyer Events and community advertising

 

o Support the development of the Local Sustainable Procurement Plan through liaison with Parent Company and Client experts

 

o Apply an ethical and consistent approach to the responsible procurement of goods and services to ensuring compliance with professional standards current legislation and nuclear regulations;

 

o Demonstrate an understanding of Procurement and commercial principles

 

o Supply chain performance management and reporting

 

o Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm

 

 

Qualifications

 

- Student member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply working towards chartership (MCIPS) or with another construction focused Institute (i.e. CIOB or RICS)

 

- Working towards industry qualification obtained - Diploma Level 4, or HNC in Building Studies, or Degree qualification.

 

 

Experience

 

Essential :

 

· Negotiation

 

· Legal & contracting law

 

· Supply base management

 

· Risk & opportunity management

 

· Project Procurement Strategy

 

· Supply chain planning & logistics

 

· Product knowledge.

 

 

Desirable :

 

· Project management

 

· Commercial & business acumen

 

· Nuclear culture / behaviours

 

· Client & stakeholder management

 

· People management

 

· Social sustainability

 

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.

The SZC Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project. #SZCJOBS

Buyer

Civil Works Alliance

Sizewell C

 

 

Permanent

 

40 hours per week

 

 

 

Principal Accountabilities, Activities and Decisions :

 

· Support in the implementation of procurement strategies and processes

 

 

Assist with :

 

o Sourcing and formally agreeing an appropriate supply chain

 

o Compiling robust tender enquiries

 

o The formal tender process

 

o The co-ordination of the commercial and technical reviews of tender returns through engagement with other specialist functions (i.e. HSE, technical compliance, quality, commercial, construction, planning, contractual services/legal, logistics, industrial relations etc), as appropriate

 

o The tender negotiation process

 

o Development of robust and complete recommendations for formal award approval(s)

 

o Drafting, issue and execution of contracts, in accordance with project procurement guidelines and governance

 

o The development of the project supplier database linked to Compete For - include market assessments; track effectiveness of engagement; prequalification status; and bid support performance

 

o The development of local, diverse and SME engagement strategies and assist in hosting Meet the Buyer Events and community advertising

 

o Support the development of the Local Sustainable Procurement Plan through liaison with Parent Company and Client experts

 

o Apply an ethical and consistent approach to the responsible procurement of goods and services to ensuring compliance with professional standards current legislation and nuclear regulations;

 

o Demonstrate an understanding of Procurement and commercial principles

 

o Supply chain performance management and reporting

 

o Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm

 

 

Qualifications

 

- Student member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply working towards chartership (MCIPS) or with another construction focused Institute (i.e. CIOB or RICS)

 

- Working towards industry qualification obtained - Diploma Level 4, or HNC in Building Studies, or Degree qualification.

 

 

Experience

 

Essential :

 

· Negotiation

 

· Legal & contracting law

 

· Supply base management

 

· Risk & opportunity management

 

· Project Procurement Strategy

 

· Supply chain planning & logistics

 

· Product knowledge.

 

 

Desirable :

 

· Project management

 

· Commercial & business acumen

 

· Nuclear culture / behaviours

 

· Client & stakeholder management

 

· People management

 

· Social sustainability

 

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.

Why Join Us?

For more than 60 years, nuclear power stations in the UK have been quietly keeping Britain fuelled with massive amounts of home-grown energy.

Our teams up and down the country are proudly continuing to serve the nation – but they also have an eye on the future.

EDF is leading the UK's nuclear renaissance with the construction of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C and plans for a new power station at Sizewell C in Suffolk.

Nuclear power is the most reliable, low-carbon energy source currently available to the UK. EDF is playing a key role in the development of nuclear sites, while Hinkley Point C will provide low-carbon electricity to meet 7% of the UK demand. The project is already making a positive impact on the local and national economy as well as boosting skills and education.

We’re not just building new nuclear power stations. We’re developing careers, upskilling generations and creating thousands of employment and apprenticeship opportunities across a variety of skills areas.

It takes a special kind of person to work in the nuclear energy industry and although we have thousands of them there’s always a need for more.

Our industry has a mind-boggling range of opportunities and more jobs, and in more places, than you might think. But it’s also an industry which is changing.

We’re a responsible business and proud to be Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity. With size, age and experience, we believe we can do even more.

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