Senior Buyer

Help Shape the UK's Energy Future Senior Buyer Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell

C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the CWA Wide Section. What will you do? The role will be primarily accountable for the management of the end-to-end procurement activities for the sourcing of subcontract and materials.

Activities will include compiling procurement strategies, preparation of RFQs/ITTs, the management and evaluation of returns, and making sourcing recommendations to award contracts. Principal Accountabilities, Activities and Decisions 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 and established project governance Leading 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 Closely working with commercial teams in contract negotiation and carrying out commercial and past performance checks for suppliers Robust and complete recommendations for formal award approval(s) Drafting, issue and execution of contracts, in accordance with project procurement guidelines and governance The development of the project supplier database linked to Compete For – include market assessments, track effectiveness of engagement, prequalification status, and bid support performance The development of local, diverse and SME engagement strategies and assist in hosting Meet the Buyer Events and community advertising Support the development of the Local Sustainable Procurement Plan through liaison with Parent Company and Client experts 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 Demonstrate an understanding of procurement and commercial principles Supply chain performance management and reporting Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm.

What are we looking for? Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience Knowledge & Skills Essential Negotiation Legal & contracting law Supplier relationship management Risk & opportunity management Project procurement strategy Supply chain planning & logistics Product knowledge Desirable Project management Nuclear culture / behaviours Commercial & business acumen Client & stakeholder management People management Social sustainability Qualifications & Experience Essential 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 Starter finisher with a high attention to detail, ability to adopt and learn at a phase, clearly and consistently articulate and update agreed strategy Proven track record in managing supplier relationships, negotiation and process compliance Excellent analytical skills, strong commercial awareness, a measured approach to decision making and the ability to ensure best value procurement The ability to adopt a pragmatic, yet disciplined approach to process compliance.

Desirable 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. What we will offer you? The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell

C) and three parent companies
- Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits. About Us The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome…