Procurement Manager - Marine & Tunnels

Position: Procurement Manager - Marine & Tunnels
Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future

Procurement Manager - Marine & Tunnels 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 Marine and Tunnels Section.

What will you do?

The purpose of the role is to deliver the best-in-class procurement service through the development and implementation of procurement strategies in accordance with agreed procurement policies and processes. Engaging with the supply chain to deliver an enhanced level of value to the Sizewell C project and achievement of its commitments to stakeholders and local communities.

Principal Accountabilities, Activities and Decisions

Implement procurement strategy as directed by the senior procurement manager
               
Responsible for the delivery of project procurement objectives and requirements
               
Supporting the procurement and estimating teams with tendering, market analysis, supplier selection, risk and opportunity assessments, forecasting requirements
               
To provide market intelligence / cost advice / supply chain performance management and feedback
               
To support a team of procurement professionals, including training & development; staff appraisals; retention & reward; and recruitment to provide an effective procurement service for the project.
               
To be responsible and accountable for the procurement process of subcontractors, materials, plant and services, in accordance with the project procurement strategy and SZC commitments.
               
To provide an ethical and consistent approach to the procurement of goods and services and ensuring compliance with the project governance and procurement best practice throughout the process to meet current legislation and nuclear regulations.
               
Develop the project supplier database linked to Compete For – Include market assessments; track effectiveness of engagement; prequalification status; and bid support performance.
               
To monitor markets and where appropriate, provide alternative procurement strategies to maximise opportunities or minimise risk.
               
To be accountable for the provision of 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 working relationships with suppliers, sub-contractors and service providers, who will provide best value to SZC.
               
Assist in the development of local, diverse and SME engagement strategies assist in hosting Meet the Buyer Events and community advertising.
               
Lead the development of the Local Sustainable Procurement Plan through liaison with parent company experts.
               
Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm.

What are we looking for?

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Negotiation skills
               
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
               
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