Procurement Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000

Job description

Procurement Manager (5433)

Procurement Manager - SZC Project (Sizewell C)
Location: Suffolk and London

Join one of the UK's most exciting infrastructure projects! We're looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to help deliver the Sizewell C nuclear power plant - from design to decommissioning. In this role, you'll lead the development and implementation of procurement strategies, working with suppliers to ensure maximum value for the project while meeting stakeholder and community commitments.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Implement procurement strategies and manage project procurement objectives.
2. Support tendering, supplier selection, market analysis, and risk assessments.
3. Lead procurement processes for subcontractors, materials, plant, and services, ensuring compliance with nuclear regulations and best practices.
4. Provide market intelligence, cost advice, and performance feedback.
5. Develop and manage the supplier database linked to CompeteFor, and monitor supply chain performance.
6. Develop local, diverse, and SME engagement strategies, and support sustainability initiatives.
7. Foster strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to deliver best value.
8. Ensure Zero Harm principles are central to all procurement activities.

What We're Looking For:

1. Proven experience in procurement within the construction or major projects sector.
2. Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
3. Experience in developing and delivering procurement strategies.
4. Knowledge of legal contracting, risk management, and supply chain planning.
5. Ability to manage procurement resources and deliver under pressure.

Desirable:

1. MCIPS or working towards chartership (CIOB, RICS, etc.).
2. Industry qualifications (Diploma Level 4, HNC in Building Studies, or degree).

Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning.

Why SZC?
This is your chance to contribute to one of the UK's largest energy projects, working in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Be part of a team that's delivering a safer, more sustainable future for communities and the nation.

About Laing O'rourke: We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East, and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people, and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long-term health conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to the interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.