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,.....
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.
Are you looking for a new and exciting step in your career journey? Do you want to be part of a growing, dynamic team who are instrumental in delivery for EDF? Sound exciting? We think so!
The opportunity
You will be responsible for the upstream of procurement activity, drafting procurement strategies, market category management and downstream Contract Management as required. You will be directly reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, as a Senior Procurement Specialist you will be responsible for procurement of goods, works and services which are a large part of supporting EDF Energy Nuclear Operations fleet of Nuclear Power Stations.
A large part of this role will include supplier management and relationship management. As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for the performance of large commercial framework arrangements, as well as maintaining long term value through partnership with important and strategic suppliers.
This is a hybrid role, 2-3 days in our Gloucester Business Park office.
Pay, benefits and culture…We can offer a competitive salary, bonus and pension scheme and you’ll be appointed based on the parameters outlined in the Nuclear Generation Personal Contract as well as your existing salary, competence, experience, and qualifications. Our holiday entitlement entitles you to 28 days leave (in addition to bank holidays and the ability to buy more if you wish), you’ll get access to private medical insurance and you’ll have a flexible benefits fund that can be used towards a whole range of services.
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, adjusting as you need.We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.
What you will be doing as a Senior Procurement Specialist…
Procurement Management:
- Formulate and execute robust procurement strategies within a complex commercial environment.
- Engage in high-level negotiations with premier suppliers to secure optimal terms and conditions.
- Guarantee the timely and cost-efficient acquisition of goods and services.
- Leverage extensive expertise to assess and select suppliers based on quality, cost efficiency, and reliability.
- Ensure comprehensive understanding, management, and communication of supply chain risks to senior stakeholders and internal teams.
Process Improvement:
- Proactively identify and capitalise on opportunities for process enhancement within procurement and administrative operations.
- Integrate industry best practices to elevate efficiency and operational effectiveness.
- Optimise resource utilisation by streamlining workflows for both individual and team performance.
Compliance:
- Ensure procurement activities adhere to relevant laws and regulations.
- Monitor and enforce compliance with company policies and procedures.
Who you are...
- Experience working within a procurement and supply chain environment.
- Possess a high standard of Procurement competence in key areas of sourcing, process knowledge, contracting skills and supplier management.
- Negotiation skills that drive positive business outcomes and ability to influence at all levels.
- Project management skills, product awareness, commercial acumen, financial awareness, risk, and opportunity management.
- CIPS L4/5 qualification, working towards or equivalent standard is desired.
- Must either hold Security Clearance or be a UK national eligible to obtain necessary clearances.
Closing date to applications 7th June
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