Procurement Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead procurement delivery for the Sizewell C Major Projects, shaping strategy and supplier engagement to maximise value and ensure compliance with nuclear governance. You will work with cross-functional teams to forecast needs, run market analyses, and manage supplier performance across the life cycle. You’ll develop local, diverse, and SME engagement initiatives while upholding Zero Harm. This is a hands-on, strategic procurement leadership position within a high-stakes, high-impact project.

Pay / Benefits

• Smart working with up to 40% remote work
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies
• Pension
• Share incentive plan
• Volunteering leave

Responsibilities

• Implement procurement strategy as directed by the senior procurement manager
• Deliver project procurement objectives and requirements
• Support tendering, market analysis, supplier selection, risk and opportunity assessments, forecasting
• Provide market intelligence, cost advice, and supply chain performance feedback
• Lead and develop a team of procurement professionals including training, appraisals, and recruitment
• Ensure ethical, compliant procurement of subcontractors, materials, plant and services
• Develop project supplier database linked to Compete For with market assessments and prequalification tracking
• Monitor markets and propose alternative procurement strategies to maximise value or minimise risk
• Provide management information and reports per project requirements
• Manage supply chain performance across the work package life cycle
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers and service providers for best value
• Assist in Local SME engagement strategies and Meet the Buyer events
• Lead Local Sustainable Procurement Plan development with expert input
• Maintain relentless focus on Zero Harm

Key requirements

• Experience of working within the construction industry
• Ability to manage and structure procurement resources with mixed experience
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Delivering robust procurement strategies
• Measured decision-making under tight deadlines
• Proven ability to deliver demonstrable value through procurement
• Desirable MCIPS or equivalent construction-focused chartership
• Industry qualification (Diploma Level 4, HNC, or Degree) would be advantageous

• Negotiation
• Stakeholder management
• People management
• Project procurement strategy
• Supplier relationship management
• Risk & opportunity management

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