Shutdown Procurement Analyst. Glais Education & Training

Overview

Shutdown Procurement Analyst — Clydach, Swansea. Contract until 31 December 2026. Full-Time. Industrial / Manufacturing.

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of Vale Europe for a Shutdown Procurement Analyst based at the Mond Nickel Refinery in Clydach, Swansea.

The Mond Nickel Refinery has been one of the world's leading nickel refineries for over 120 years. Vale is a global mining leader with operations across the UK, Europe, Asia, and the USA. This contract role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the successful delivery of major refinery shutdowns within a highly regulated industrial environment.

As a Shutdown Procurement Analyst, you will support planned refinery shutdowns by ensuring all materials, equipment, and services are procured safely, cost-effectively, and on schedule. You will work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Shutdown Management, and suppliers, managing the full procurement lifecycle from supplier pre-qualification through to contract closeout. Living Vale's core values of accountability, integrity, and teamwork, you will contribute directly to safe, efficient, and well-executed shutdown events through strong commercial stewardship and collaboration.

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for shutdown-related goods and services.
• Conduct supplier pre-qualification and maintain readiness of approved contractors.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies and cost-down initiatives.
• Prepare and manage RFQs and RFPs, coordinating all commercial communications.
• Analyse quotations and complete commercial evaluations with award recommendations.
• Participate in negotiations and ensure contracts mitigate commercial and compliance risks.
• Issue purchase orders and contracts in line with Vale governance requirements.
• Manage contract documentation, administration, and commercial closeout.
• Provide regular updates to the Procurement Manager on progress, risks, and supplier performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key shutdown suppliers.

• 3-4 years' experience in procurement, supply chain, or commercial roles.
• Experience with in industrial, engineering, maintenance, or shutdown environments preferred.
• SAP experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• College diploma in business, procurement, supply chain, or a related discipline.
• Strong commercial awareness with proven negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent organisation, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail, particularly in commercial documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to strict shutdown deadlines.

• NVQ Level 3 in a business-related subject.
• Procurement qualifications such as CIPS Level 3 or above (advantageous).

Vale is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Apply now with your up-to-date CV or contact Acorn by Synergie for further information about this Shutdown Procurement Analyst opportunity.