At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage procurement lifecycle for a groundbreaking nuclear power project.
- Company: Join a leading firm shaping the UK's clean energy future.
- Benefits: Competitive salary with performance bonuses and project uplift.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional development in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a national project that makes a real difference.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement, strong analytical skills, and proactive mindset.
The predicted salary is between 30150 - 36850 £ per year.
Basic Salary comes with a 15% project uplift on top plus a performance-based bonus. Our client is at the forefront of the Sizewell C nuclear power station development - one of the UK’s largest and most exciting infrastructure programmes. We’re responsible for preparing the foundations of the entire site: designing and constructing cut-off walls, retaining structures, soil improvements and more. Using advanced geotechnical engineering and world-class construction technologies, this is a rare opportunity to contribute to a national project that will shape the UK’s clean-energy future.
What You’ll Be Doing
- End-to-End Procurement: Manage the full procurement lifecycle, from early supplier engagement and sourcing strategy through to tendering, award and supplier management, ensuring best-value outcomes.
- Sourcing & Tendering: Conduct market research and run RFIs, RFQs and ITTs using e-procurement systems (e.g. Jaggaer), carrying out tender evaluations and making award recommendations based on total cost of ownership.
- Supplier & Category Management: Build and manage supplier relationships, monitor performance and drive continuous improvement across key categories.
- Commercial & Operational Support: Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring compliance with governance, quality and project requirements, while supporting fast-paced delivery with short lead times.
- Market Insight & Sustainability: Monitor supply markets to identify risks, opportunities and innovation, while supporting sustainability, environmental, ED&I and Zero Harm objectives across the supply chain.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with project, technical and operational teams to understand requirements and deliver a responsive, value-adding procurement service.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Experience across the full procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, tendering and supplier management.
- Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills, with confidence reviewing quotes and cost data.
- Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proactive, solution-focused mindset with the ability to identify improvements and add value.
- Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Desirable
- Experience within construction, civils or engineering supply chains.
- Familiarity with procurement systems such as SAP or Jaggaer.
- CIPS qualification, or working towards / willingness to develop professionally.
Buyer in Ipswich employer: AE Partners
AE Partners is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises professional growth and collaboration within an international team. As the ISMS & Information Security Lead, you will benefit from a comprehensive benefits package while playing a crucial role in safeguarding national infrastructure through innovative information security practices.
