Total 97 purchasing procurement inventory job vacancies in Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory category in Kingston Upon Thames, London, KT1 1EU

Procurement ManagerDuration: 3 months +Hourly rate: £20-£25
Location: Central London, nearest station: Marylebone or EustonHybrid working: 3 days remote, 2 days work from Central London Office
Your new roleRecruiting a highly skilled and experienced End-to-End Procurement Manager to join a regulator based in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the entire procurement process, with a particular emphasis on tendering and contract management. This role requires a deep understanding of the Procurement Act and public sector procurement legislation.

Duties include:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with organisational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the tendering process, including the preparation of tender documents, evaluation of bids, and selection of suppliers.
• Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act and other relevant public sector procurement legislation.
• Conduct market analysis to identify potential suppliers and assess their capabilities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and provide expert advice on tendering and contract management.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring adherence to contract terms and conditions.
• Prepare and present procurement reports to senior management.

What you'll need to succeed

• Extensive experience in end-to-end procurement within the public sector, with a strong focus on tendering and contract management.
• In-depth knowledge of the Procurement Act and public sector procurement legislation.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Personal Attributes:

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop team members.
• Committed to continuous professional development and staying updated with industry trends.

What you need to do now
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This is an immediate start temporary position. Candidates must be available immediately or have a notice period of no more than one week. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact candidates who meet the relevant experience criteria. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Wandle Housing Association is developing (with other London housing providers) a procurement Shared Service, and this is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of this transformation.
The role will be as the Procurement Officer for the newly established Shared Service.
The Procurement Officer(s) will be expected to support the Procurement team, and lead in the management and support of all procurement activities across the Shared Service.
The purpose of the role is to deliver procurement outcomes to meet the needs of members within the Shared Service, being able to adapt to deliver a consistent service to all members in line with both the current Public Contract Regulations 2015, but also the forthcoming Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024.
Procurement Officers will need to:

Provide procurement advice and support to the Shared Service members in a timely manner (in line with internal Procurement Procedure Rules, the current Public Contract Regulations 2015, as well as the new Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024).
Enhance the effective use of resources and improve the quality and value for money within contracts procured.
Participate in the production of regular detailed and quality management information relating to performance management and to take action as appropriate.
Support in actions to prepare for the impact of the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024 (as well as then providing ongoing support).
Ensure compliance and accountability to national procurement legislation, internal Procurement Procedure Rules as well as other internal policies and strategies.


A day in the life:

To represent the Shared Service in a professional way at all times
To deliver training and awareness to other team members, as well as the wider staff within the Shared Service members
To undertake procurement activities, including (but not limited to)

undertaking individual procurement projects including the letting of contracts, preparation of guidance documents and analysis of procurement options as required
being legally compliant at all times
conducting and offering procurement solutions that meet or exceed the stated objectives
where appropriate, encouraging and developing collaborative procurement opportunities and solutions
capturing savings, social value benefits and other efficiencies


To undertake procurement related research to keep up to date with current legislation, innovative initiatives and best practice
To contribute to the development and maintenance of procurement policies, best practice guidance and template documentation, ensuring that best practice techniques and changes in legislation and policy are incorporated
Input and maintain data on relevant systems, including any Contract Register and Contract Management software
Manage and develop any eTendering system(s)
Adopt and embed best practice
Represent Procurement on internal project groups, as well as networking with regional and national partners
Advise on opportunities to reduce contract spend
Contribute to new ways of working and build relationships with key stakeholders across the Shared Service

The above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. The responsibilities and duties will vary from time to time without changing the character of the post. The post holder will be expected to adopt a flexible approach to deliver the programmes of each Shared Service member.

What you will need to have:

MCIPS qualification (either full or working towards)
Experience in public sector procurement (current Public Contract Regulations 2015)
One year of proven experience in procurement
Track record of delivering outcomes in relation to procurement activities
Evidence of delivering procurement activities using a variety of routes to market
Effectively manage and prioritise multiple work demands and priorities
Track record of providing expert, trusted advice to a variety of stakeholders
Ability to communicate and positively engage with a wide range of stakeholders
Experience using eTendering systems (such as Delta and ProContract)
Confident ICT user – significant experience in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and e-mail
Strong interpersonal skills, outward facing and with the ability to work on own initiative with considerable self-motivation
Innovative thinker with the ability to analyse and challenge the existing practices, and propose alternative courses of action
Project management and organisational skills
Ability to develop and deliver collaborative working
Professional business approach
Pragmatic problem solver and conflict management resolution skills
Able to operate flexibly in the allocation of duties and areas of responsibility
Able to take full responsibility for specific categories of work


What next?
If you want to be part of a winning team that takes pride in delivering a positive experience to our customers and believe you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a supporting statement (statement to be no more than two sides of A4), ensuring you address the ‘What you will need to have’ section set out in role profile by 22 November 2024.
Interviews and assessments will be held week commencing 9 December 2024.

Temporary Accommodation Procurement Manager needed in West London Paying £274.38 per day Ref 005238

Full time hrs on a temporary basis

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing procurement and temporary accommodation teams to deliver well-maintained, suitable accommodations

• Overseeing all forms of temporary accommodation, ensuring health and safety compliance

• Developing relationships with stakeholders and property providers to meet accommodation demand

• Deputising for the Property & Place Manager and other Housing Solutions managers

• Direct line management of staff, ensuring service levels and support

• Maintaining high standards of customer service and resolving complaints

• Promoting diversity, inclusion, and effective communication with stakeholders

• Meeting key performance indicators for procurement and management

• Managing and responding to enquiries and complaints within set timescales

• Staying updated on relevant housing legislation and policies

• Ensuring value for money and a commercial approach to service delivery

• Preventing homelessness by providing good quality private rented accommodation

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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Your new company
You will be working for a leading facilities management service provider with an annual turnover in excess of £20b. With a global procurement team exceeding 800 heads, you will be joining a global powerhouse with ambitious growth and transformation plans.
Your new role
As a member of the FM procurement team, you will work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to understand and deliver a variety of Hard FM service solutions. You will manage one direct report with a dotted line of 4 regional buyers. You will work closely with the Head of FM Procurement and Senior Category Manager to develop and implement category strategies to improve the service and cost-effectiveness of the Hard FM category.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have extensive knowledge of the FM category, with an in-depth understanding of Hard FM services. You should have experience working within a large matrix organisation and be able to effectively engage and influence both operational and head office stakeholders. You should have experience of managing and developing teams. You should be able to commit to weekly travel to client sites across Greater London to help understand client needs and deliver solutions.
What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive base salary of up to £75,000 alongside a discretionary annual bonus. You will also be able to work in a hybrid pattern with 2 to 3 days a week from home. You will be eligible for private medical insurance alongside other health and wellness benefits. What you need to do now


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The Procurement team provide professional procurement expertise, advice and services across the organisation ensuring value for money is achieved, whilst fundamentally supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care. Key Duties To engage with and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in order to provide a high-quality service. To provide guidance, advice and support to clinical leads, matrons, ward managers and other staff in relation to clinical procurement issues, supporting improvements in clinical practice, raising standards of care as well as the delivery of value in the goods and services the hospital purchases. Support specific clinical product evaluation projects considering existing local and national guidelines and best practice involving product users at every stage to support definition of clinical criteria and evaluation strategy. Promote awareness and understanding within the London Clinic of the function and usage of products within the supply chain teams, increase understanding of clinical concerns and issues and the positive impact of effective clinical procurement strategies on the quality of patient care. Support the Supply Chain team to identify, source suitable alternatives and direct replacements in response of vendor stock outs and discontinuation. The full Job Description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment.

Job Title: Procurement Account Supervisor

Contract: 3 months (potential for extension)

Location: London (Hammer smith)

Hybrid working: Tues & Wed on-site

Start Date: ASAP

Role Purpose:

Support local procurement by partnering with management to assess needs, implement sourcing strategies, optimizeoptimize suppliers, and manage relationships at the local and cluster levels.

Key AccountabilitiesAccountabilities:

Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with stakeholders, lead projects to improve spend efficiency, and drive process improvements.

Supplier Strategy: Conduct market and supplier research, offering insights and recommendations to internal stakeholders.

Sourcing & Demand Management: Contribute to regional/global strategies, developing and implementing category action plans.

Negotiation: Lead supplier negotiations, manage key supplier relationships, and ensure quality.

Contract Framework: Work with Legal and Finance to ensure compliance in contract templates and documentation.

Supplier Relationship Management (SRMSRM): Apply SRMSRM for supplier performance assessment on quality, service, and innovation.

Compliance: Ensure adherence to sourcing policies and encourage a Lean approach.

People Management: Oversee direct reports (if applicable), set objectives, and manage performance.

Qualifications:

Education: Degree in Engineering, Business, or Economics; Procurement certification is an asset.

Experience: 5+ years in procurement (2+ years in category management); 2+ years of people management.

Technical Skills: AnalyticalAnalytical, stakeholder management, and familiarity with Workday, CoupaCoupa, and SAP (preferred).

Technical Functional Skills:

Risk Management, KPIKPI UtilizationUtilization, Supplier Analysis, SRMSRM, Data Analysis, Contract Management, RFxRFx Process, P2PP2P, Supply Chain knowledge.

Your new company
This is a multinational banking and financial services institution, with over 450 branches in 19 cities. They offer a wide range of financial services, including corporate banking, investment banking and asset management, ranked amongst the largest 25 banks globally by assets under management. This team has moved from a decentralised to a centralised capacity. Therefore, a strong desire to promote procurement internally is needed for this role.

Your new role
You will be supporting the Procurement Director in establishing the value of procurement, with a direct focus on leading and managing the IT Category. You will be managing £50m worth of spend, as well as direct management of a small team reporting to you. The principal part of this role will be the full E2E procurement process of the IT category. A Market Data Category manager will be reporting into you, so market data exposure would be desirable.

What you'll need to succeed
You will NEED to have predominant exposure to category management of IT - any other profiles won't be considered. You must have an innovative mindset in order to support the development of the entire procurement function. You will need to have great interpersonal and communication skills when engaging stakeholders and suppliers, as well as exposure managing people. You will need to have a good understanding of the market, products and services in the IT category with great stakeholder engagement to help centralise procurement.

What you'll get in return
With the company being very pro-people development, you will be joining a very collaborative team with a plethora of opportunities and exposure across the business. On offer is a competitive salary with 25 days annual leave, discretionary bonus and private medical and dental. As the company is very people focussed, you will benefit from a great work-life balance - 2-3 days in the office.

What you need to do now
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Job Title: Procurement & Contracts OfficerLocation: Central London
Job type: 12-month temporary contract
Hybrid working: 2 days remote, 3 days work from the London Office

• To undertake procurement projects in one or more key categories in line with the Local Authorities' strategic and tactical management arrangements for procurement.
• To undertake data and market analysis for category spend in order to recommend procurement strategy opportunities in line with Corporation Standing Orders, procurement regulations, and public procurement law
• To support the delivery of the recommended category strategy for aligned categories in line with all relevant regulations, legislation, government directives and codes of compliance, to reduce risk of legal challenge to the Corporation, whilst maintaining the balance between high quality of goods and services procured and price, and to develop new strategies in line with market trends, changes in procurement law or guidelines, or corporate priorities.
• To act in a business partner role for a small range of departments, providing guidance and Procurement expertise to officers involved in strategic and tactical procurement exercises.
• To champion and drive measurable responsible procurement benefits across all commercial activity
• To be committed to providing the highest level of customer service, delivering the best value to the Corporation, working with both internal and external customers/suppliers and actively seeking to promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of the post.

Candidates need to have the following experience/ qualifications:

• Previous experience within the Public Sector is essential.
• Candidates must hold or be actively working towards a CIPS qualification
• Candidates must have completed training on the Procurement Act
• A generalist background in Procurement is necessary.

This role requires an immediate start, so candidates must be available immediately or have a notice period of no more than 1 week. Please note that the day rate and hybrid working arrangements are non-negotiable.

What you need to do now
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Your new company
We are supporting a global telecoms business here in the heart of London as they are looking for a European Procurement Manager to cover most of the indirect procurement. This business is a leader in their field and has grown through acquisitions, therefore making this a diverse and interesting landscape to work in.
Your new role
As the Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end procurement of both IT & non-IT procurement (notably HR & Marketing spend) and others. You will be responsible for working with the Procurement Director to design and implement category and procurement strategies. Alongside this, you will be working with your key stakeholders in partnership to understand the needs of the business and drive the best value across the supply chain. After the supplier award, you will also be responsible for building on that relationship and ensuring supplier performance management where needed.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will have prior experience in indirect procurement with notable projects in IT/ HR/ marketing spend - or at least two of the three. You will have great stakeholder and supplier engagement skills, and ideally have experience working across an international supply base.
What you'll get in return
In return, whilst this is a fixed-term contract, it is a longer-term one we have seen - c 14 months in length with further opportunities within the business beyond this point. This business is in the centre of London with a hybrid working policy, the expectation being you are in the office 2-3 days per week. As a fixed-term employee, you will have access to the benefits package on top of your salary, including holiday allowance, pension contributions, plus more.
What you need to do now
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Interim Procurement Officer
Duration: 3 months +
Location: Central London
Daily rate: £200 - £400 per day (dependent on experience)
Flexible working: Candidates must be available to work from the London office 2 days a week

Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research and identify local market best practices and suppliers
• Facilitate the process of gathering, defining, and formalising internal service requirements
• Draft, administer, and submit all relevant PQQ/RFP documentation
• Liaise with all relevant OSF departments (Global Operations, PCU, OGC, Security, Finance, etc.)
• Lead supplier negotiations in collaboration with relevant OSF stakeholders
• Facilitate internal evaluation and decision-making process pertaining to the final award
• Ensure strong handover to operations by hosting supplier introductions and trainings
• If you are interested in either of these roles or know someone who might be, please get in touch with us at your earliest convenience.

Experience required

• Skilled at negotiating and communicating with suppliers
• Experience, researching, collecting, analysing, and using data in decision-making
• Able to work effectively in compliance with internal policies and external constraints
• Able to exercise sound professional judgement on issues of sensitivity
• Organised; strong project management ability; self-directed on work initiatives; strong attention to detail
• Written and spoken communication in English
• Experience leading tenders worth over USD1M
• Advanced Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Conditional Formatting)

Please Note:This role is not suitable for candidates currently in permanent roles with a notice period of 2-4 months.
Candidates seeking permanent positions are encouraged to call 02072598714 to speak with a consultant for further advice.

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Develop and implement full end to end Tender activity as directed by the Procurement Associate Director / Assistant Director working with NHS LPP Members. Please see Job description for full details Person specification Qualifications/ Education Essential Criteria Good general education Good standard of numeracy and literacy Evidence of CIPS qualification and progress towards professional chartered status Previous procurement experience or training to a Masters level or equivalent Previous experience Essential Criteria Experience of preparing and presenting reports. Desirable criteria Experience in a healthcare related organisation. Working knowledge of contract law Skills/Knowledge/ Ability Essential Criteria Experience of sourcing including tender process from initial scoping to contract award. Analytical competence and problem solving. Excellent administration & organisational skills. Excellent communication skills. Excellent IT skills. Ability to prioritise workload and organise others workload. Desirable criteria Ability to use eProcurement systems. Microsoft Excel and data base competence. Ability to analyse data. Ability to run reports and prepare presentations. Demonstrable ability to work and influence teams. Demonstrable ability to manage workload.

IT Procurement lead, London(Central), £35-40k + Benefits, Permanent

Your new company

You will be workingfor a specialist IT provider to SMEs based in Central London, who understandthe importance of providing reliable IT systems to their clients. This companyhas a diverse client base, and provides end-to-end service, making this a rewardingopportunity.

Your new role

You will be workingclosely with the Indirect procurement manager, supporting their daily indirectprocurement activities. As this company continues to grow, their need to managespend has become vital to the success of the business.

You will beresponsible for:

• Targeting cost saving opportunities in the indirect IT category whilst maintaining quality and service.
• Analysing current spends and look for opportunities to save costs in line with the business KPIs.
• Help develop and implement contracts and long term agreement for all newly sourced parts and services.
• Drive and develop reliable relationships with key stakeholders and clients.
• Managing bids and tenders for all contracting work.
• Develop and introduce KPIs through the IT category.
• Attending internal meetings as and when necessary with various departments.

What you'll need to succeed

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build rapport and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Previous experience in indirect buying across a variety of categories, IT experience is essential.
• Good working knowledge of MRP/APS systems.
• Experience working in a "hands on" procurement role, including execution of cost saving exercises.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft office with advanced skills in Excel.
• CIPS certified is desirable but not required.

What you'll get in return

You will get the opportunity to work with a growingbusiness that offers a wide variety of bonuses and benefits.

What you need to do now

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Your new company
This is a growing consultancy going from strength to strength that are looking for a Procurement Consultant to join their team and support a multitude of clients with construction/infrastructure projects up and down the UK. Your new role
As a Procurement Consultant, you will be supporting the wider commercial delivery function in a wide variety of activities. This could include spend/supplier performance analysis one day and preparation of commercial documents (RFx, IFB, SP etc). This business currently exclusively supports public sector clients, helping on the delivery of multi-billion pound infrastructure projects that affect the whole of the UK. You will be working exclusively with public procurement regulations, both remotely and from client sites.
What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills with an innate ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels. For this role, prior public sector and consulting experience are not a requirement. However, you must be able to demonstrate an ability to thrive in this environment with time. You should be a quick learner with an attention to detail that is able to effectively manage your time with minimal supervision. What you'll get in return
Salary will be up to £52,500 depending on experience, with a discretionary 10% bonus. You will be required to go into the office 2 days a week in central London - one day you will be on site with clients in central London.What you need to do now


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Procurement & Contracts Manager needed in Central London.

The rate is £400.00per day PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: 435059

The successful candidate will manage the procurement process, working across multiple categories of procurement spend and to follow professional procurement process to put contracts in place with third party suppliers.

The post is responsible for undertaking data and market analysis in order to recommend procurement strategy in line with Corporation Standing Orders, procurement regulations, and public procurement law. The post is responsible for ensuring that relevant Corporation stakeholders are identified and involved throughout the procurement process, including through monthly Category Boards, comprised of senior Corporation technical and departmental stakeholders.

Enable commercial contract management through the provision of data and market intelligence to support performance monitoring and commercial negotiations between the City of London and its supply-chain. To champion and drive measurable responsible procurement benefits across all commercial activity.

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Supply Chain team here at EDF on a 9 month Maternity Secondment. During this time you’ll have the opportunity to manage some of our most complex IT contracts.

The Opportunity

The main purpose of the Supply Chain function here at EDF is to maximise value for EDF in the UK through the professional supply chain of third-party goods and services. The IT & Projects team is a team of 6 who are instrumental in the development and management of commercial contract post award as well as supporting procurement activity pre-contract award.

To maximise overall synergy benefits, you’ll work closely with other Supply Chain colleagues within the company to ensure consistency and continuous improvement through competency development, learning opportunities and consistency in approach. Opportunities to utilise EDF Group synergies will be taken where appropriate which will require a close working relationship with EDF Group Procurement.

Pay, benefits and culture

Alongside a competitive salary starting from £43,000 (DOE) and a market-leading pension scheme, we offer a range of flexible benefits to support our people across all aspects of their lives.

Flexible working means you can work from home (if you wish) and we’ll provide a suite of IT equipment to ensure that you can work remotely comfortably and effectively.

At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.

We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be responsible to review, manage and challenge work orders from the strategic vendors and also manage some key IT Services contracts. To record, track, maintain and develop a data base of the work orders and work closely with the business units to review their progress. Recommend areas of improvement, reduce the number of work orders and to improve the processes.

You’ll proactively engage with the business stakeholders to identify an appropriate contract model for the varying business needs and recommend for the right KPIs and deliverables to be added in contracts.

You’ll be accountable to conduct routine Supplier Relationships management (SRM) meetings as per the SRM frameworks and carry out meetings to manage the relationships and expectations of both internal and external stakeholders. You’ll manage the relationship with the strategic partners through SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) Framework.

You’ll ensure that the business support teams, such as Legal, are involved and contributing to the delivery of the portfolio and manage the workflow to ensure that the acquire Goods and Services process is carried out in a timely manner to meet the business expectations. You’ll manage escalations and complaints effectively and ensure mitigating actions are put in place and followed.

You’ll be liable to drive sustainability and other innovation initiatives with suppliers to support EDF achieve its business goal of Helping Britain Achieve Net Zero (HBANZ).

Who you are

To be successful in this role you’ll be a dynamic, passionate procurement professional who’ll enjoy being a Business Partner to the IT/Technology function with the confidence to support, challenge and advise on strategic and commercial decision-making related to business-critical strategic third-party providers to support EDF’s ambitions.

You’ll have proven experience in the award and development of contract and supply chain strategies for complex, high value projects coupled with a strong understanding of contract and commercial law and sound understanding of contractual terms and conditions. Confident in contract management and providing commercial solutions, as well as being experienced in Supplier Relationship Management.

You’ll have demonstrable experience in project work allowing you to get involved in, and to lead, strategic projects.

You’ll have experience in Procurement Process Management including supplier sourcing, documentation, evaluation, selection, managing the tendering, negotiation, and award of contracts for high value multidiscipline contracts.

Check out what it's like to work for EDF's Finance Team Closing date for applications: Sunday 6th OctoberHiring Manager: Robin Joy
Duration: 9 month secondmentLocation: We encourage our teams to work flexibly and where possible work from home. We also recognise the benefits of working in a diverse, collaborative office environment, where our teams can thrive, support each-other and build long-lasting relationships across the wider business. Success is personal. It’s your journey, powered by us. Join us and we’ll help Britain achieve Net Zero, together.


EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.