Assistant Procurement Manager

ENGINEERINGUK; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

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Sector: Supply Chain and Procurement
Role: Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

Are you passionate about all things Procurement? From placing materials orders, printing and issuing purchase orders; gathering data for reporting purposes; carry out the supply chain. If so, we have a great opportunity to step into the world of Hinkley Nuclear project.

The Assistant Procurement is proficient in carrying out due diligence checks, supplier performance monitoring and other duties in support of the Procurement function. The successful candidate will work in a positive and professional team and contribute to the successful delivery of the HPC project.

Also, as an Assistant Procurement, you will work on supporting the procurement strategy with the Project Procurement Lead. Training will be provided along with opportunities for professional development.

Bouygues Travaux Publics (TP) and Laing O'Rourke, two of Europe's most dynamic engineering and construction specialists, are working together in a joint venture named BYLOR to deliver the main civil engineering works at Hinkley Point C (HPC) worth over £4 billion.

Bylor is pushing the boundaries of innovation and modern technology while delivering high-quality construction on a massive scale.

Bylor has already broken the UK record for the largest continuous concrete pour of 9,000m3 of concrete.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic organisation that is challenging the industry and making history.

Key Role and Responsibility

• The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following key attributes:
• Either have some Procurement experience already or are looking for a career move into Procurement.
• Ability to understand, and work within defined processes.
• Help to drive compliance and understanding of procurement working effectively with colleagues in other functions.
• An understanding of budgets, to enable efficient and cost-effective delivery.
• Provide internal and external customer satisfaction and develop an understanding and in turn compliance with professional standards.
• An understanding of Procurement and Commercial principles.
• Provide support to colleagues in other functions.
• At all times act in a professional and ethical manner.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Well-organised and able to prioritise workload.
• Be a good communicator.
• Willing to learn new systems and develop new skills.
• Microsoft Office and general IT proficiency.
• Have an eye for detail and a questioning mindset to challenge appropriately.
• Previous construction/project experience.
• Previous administration experience ideally in a construction project, manufacturing or similar environment.

Additional Information:

All positions with Bylor are employed directly with either Laing O'Rourke or Bouygues Travaux Public and include competitive salaries, private medical insurance, company pension schemes and annual holiday allowance. Some grades will also include a company car allowance.

Unless stated otherwise all positions are based at Hinkley Point C in Somerset.

Somerset boasts beautiful English countryside, an attractive coastline, interesting towns and villages along with easy access to the M5 and within proximity to the cities of Bristol and Exeter.

Bylor are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and promoting greater equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace.