Procurement Manager – Civil Works Alliance (CWA) at Sizewell C
Assume key responsibilities in procuring goods, services, and subcontractors for the Sizewell C nuclear project, a 3.2-gigawatt, low‑carbon power station supplying electricity to 6 million homes. The role operates within the CWA Wide Section, supporting the project’s mission to deliver reliable, clean energy for at least 60 years.
Responsibilities
- Implement procurement strategy as directed by the senior procurement manager.
- Deliver project procurement objectives and requirements.
- Support procurement and estimating teams with tendering, market analysis, supplier selection, risk and opportunity assessments, and forecasting.
- Provide market intelligence, cost advice, supply‑chain performance management and feedback.
- Support a team of procurement professionals, including training & development, staff appraisals, retention & reward, and recruitment to deliver an effective procurement service.
- Be responsible and accountable for the procurement process of subcontractors, materials, plant and services in accordance with the project procurement strategy and SZC commitments.
- Apply an ethical and consistent approach to procurement of goods and services, ensuring compliance with governance, best practice, legislation and nuclear regulations.
- Develop the project supplier database linked to Compete For – including market assessments, tracking of engagement effectiveness, pre‑qualification status and bid‑support performance.
- Monitor markets and provide alternative procurement strategies to maximise opportunities or minimise risk.
- Provide 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 relationships with suppliers, sub‑contractors and service providers, ensuring best value to SZC.
- Assist in developing local, diverse and SME engagement strategies, hosting Meet the Buyer events and community advertising.
- Lead the development of the Local Sustainable Procurement Plan in liaison with parent‑company experts.
- Maintain a relentless focus on Zero Harm.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential skills and knowledge:
- Negotiation skills.
- Legal & contracting law knowledge.
- Supplier relationship management.
- Risk & opportunity management.
- Project procurement strategy.
- Supply‑chain planning & logistics.
- Product knowledge.
Desirable skills and knowledge:
- Project management.
- Nuclear culture / behaviours.
- Commercial & business acumen.
- Client & stakeholder management.
- People management.
- Social sustainability.
Essential qualifications & experience:
- Experience within the construction industry with demonstrated knowledge of interface relationships.
- Ability to manage, plan and structure operational procurement resources of mixed experience and capability.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to deliver robust procurement strategies.
- Measured decision‑making approach ensuring best‑value procurement.
- Capacity to focus on targets and work well under tight deadlines and pressure.
- Demonstrated added value through procurement activity.
Desirable qualifications:
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or chartership with another construction‑focused institute (e.g., CIOB or RICS).
- Industry qualification: Diploma Level 4, HNC in Building Studies, or degree.
Benefits
Competitive salary, generous annual leave, pension scheme and flexible benefits offered by the CWA’s parent companies – Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O’Rourke.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The CWA welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, offering a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity.
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