Procurement Lead Job Location City: Ipswich Country/Region: United Kingdom Contract Type: Permanent Pole: TRAVAUX PUBLICS (AP003) Full/Part Time: Full Time Remote/Onsite: Hybrid Travel Requirements: Occasional travel Requisition ID: 2570
Information at a Glance The Civil Works Alliance Currently we are seeking an experienced Procurement Professional for a critical position within the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), supporting the construction of Sizewell C-a landmark project that will shape the UK's energy future. Sizewell C will deliver low-carbon electricity to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. As part of the CWA, you'll be joining a delivery organisation that brings together the collective strength and expertise of Sizewell C and three international construction leaders: Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics, and Laing O'Rourke. We are looking for a procurement leader who can bring best-in-class service and strategic leadership to our supply chain, ensuring every procurement decision supports our mission of delivering sustainable, reliable energy to the nation. In this role, you will:
• Implement our Contracting Strategy and Delivery Plan in close partnership with the CWA Procurement Lead
• Deliver on all Procurement and Supply Chain commitments outlined in the Programme Alliance Agreement
• Collaborate with peers to mitigate market risk, unlock project efficiencies, and drive effective procurement and supply chain management
• Develop forward-looking supply chain strategies to ensure we have the right resources for current and future requirements
• Lead key negotiations, ensuring commercial success while managing risk
• Support our teams with tendering, market analysis, supplier selection, and risk assessment
• Foster a culture of inclusion and progression, building and developing a high-performing team
• Uphold ethical standards throughout the procurement process, ensuring compliance with all governance and nuclear regulations
• Build professional relationships with suppliers, sub-contractors, and service providers, driving best value to the project
• Champion our local, diverse, and SME supplier engagement strategies, and play a part in delivering community-focused events
• Drive sustainable procurement and maintain a relentless focus on health and safety We are looking for someone with:
• Demonstrable extensive experience within the construction sector, with an in-depth understanding of the interfaces and relationships that shape our industry
• Strong negotiation, supplier relationship management, and contract law knowledge
• The ability to deliver robust procurement strategies under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Proven leadership in managing operational procurement teams of varying experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A commitment to ethical, consistent procurement and delivering measurable value through your work Additional qualifications such as MCIPS, a relevant degree, or other construction industry chartership are highly desirable. If you are passionate about making a lasting impact on the UK's sustainable energy infrastructure and want to play a pivotal role in a project of national significance, we invite you to apply now.
Information at a Glance The Civil Works Alliance Currently we are seeking an experienced Procurement Professional for a critical position within the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), supporting the construction of Sizewell C-a landmark project that will shape the UK's energy future. Sizewell C will deliver low-carbon electricity to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. As part of the CWA, you'll be joining a delivery organisation that brings together the collective strength and expertise of Sizewell C and three international construction leaders: Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics, and Laing O'Rourke. We are looking for a procurement leader who can bring best-in-class service and strategic leadership to our supply chain, ensuring every procurement decision supports our mission of delivering sustainable, reliable energy to the nation. In this role, you will:
• Implement our Contracting Strategy and Delivery Plan in close partnership with the CWA Procurement Lead
• Deliver on all Procurement and Supply Chain commitments outlined in the Programme Alliance Agreement
• Collaborate with peers to mitigate market risk, unlock project efficiencies, and drive effective procurement and supply chain management
• Develop forward-looking supply chain strategies to ensure we have the right resources for current and future requirements
• Lead key negotiations, ensuring commercial success while managing risk
• Support our teams with tendering, market analysis, supplier selection, and risk assessment
• Foster a culture of inclusion and progression, building and developing a high-performing team
• Uphold ethical standards throughout the procurement process, ensuring compliance with all governance and nuclear regulations
• Build professional relationships with suppliers, sub-contractors, and service providers, driving best value to the project
• Champion our local, diverse, and SME supplier engagement strategies, and play a part in delivering community-focused events
• Drive sustainable procurement and maintain a relentless focus on health and safety We are looking for someone with:
• Demonstrable extensive experience within the construction sector, with an in-depth understanding of the interfaces and relationships that shape our industry
• Strong negotiation, supplier relationship management, and contract law knowledge
• The ability to deliver robust procurement strategies under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Proven leadership in managing operational procurement teams of varying experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A commitment to ethical, consistent procurement and delivering measurable value through your work Additional qualifications such as MCIPS, a relevant degree, or other construction industry chartership are highly desirable. If you are passionate about making a lasting impact on the UK's sustainable energy infrastructure and want to play a pivotal role in a project of national significance, we invite you to apply now.
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