Buyer - Sizewell

Role Overview

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VSL International, part of Bouygues Construction’s Public Works division, participates in constructing major technical structures, including transport infrastructure, industrial and energy production structures, and commercial buildings. With 4,000 employees across 25 global locations, VSL focuses on structural systems, civil engineering, foundations, and structural preservation.

Sizewell C is a flagship UK clean‑energy project backed by EDF and the UK Government, offering significant opportunities to innovate, grow, and deliver excellence on the nation’s most complex nuclear power plant.

• Support the development and implementation of the Procurement Strategy and Plan for Sizewell C.
• Work within existing procurement procedures and suggest improvements to strengthen delivery.
• Develop bespoke contract and commercial solutions for each subcontract package.
• Engage with potential suppliers and assess suitability for project requirements.
• Prepare RFI and ITT documentation, manage queries, assessments, and commercial evaluations.
• Negotiate with subcontractors to achieve best value and secure favourable terms.
• Manage subcontract awards, ensuring client contract requirements cascade through the supply chain.
• Support development of procurement schedules aligned with client timelines.
• Liaise with finance to agree pricing schedules, payment plans, insurance, and bonds.
• Handle non‑legal or non‑technical disputes with suppliers.
• Ensure procurement activities are well‑documented and compliant with audit requirements.
• Support internal and external audits of the procurement function.
• Assist with reporting requirements, KPI management, and maintaining procurement registers.
• Provide consolidated supply chain feedback to project leadership and client representatives.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in procurement processes.

• Previous procurement or buying experience within construction, engineering, or infrastructure.
• Experience in project planning or commercial/contract management is advantageous.
• Knowledge of supply chain management processes and procurement best practices.
• Strong commercial acumen with contract negotiation experience.
• Skilled in tender preparation, supplier engagement, and contract award.
• Understanding of financial processes including pricing schedules, payment terms, and cost control.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, able to build positive supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Organised and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solution‑focused in resolving challenges.
• Committed to VSL’s values of Respect, Excellence, Courage, Integrity, Passion, and Empowerment.

• Impactful work – play a key role in delivering procurement outcomes for one of the UK’s most significant clean energy projects.
• Career development – opportunities for growth and progression within VSL and across a global specialist contracting network.
• Collaborative environment – work alongside a highly skilled, diverse team within the Sizewell C Sub‑Alliance.
• Innovation & excellence – contribute to shaping procurement processes on a technically complex and innovative project.
• Competitive package – attractive salary and benefits, including pension and health coverage.

Interested? Apply now and let’s build the great structures of tomorrow together!