Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement

At Arabelle Solutions, part of EDF Group, we’re proud to design services and solutions that are generating power not just for today and tomorrow but for generations to come. You’ll work alongside passionate bright minds. We offer a broad range of opportunities for those eager to build tomorrow’s world. We believe a supportive culture is key to reach common goals. Diversity and an inclusive mindset makes us and our business stronger.

Manage the buying process for a given set of goods. Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets. Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Focused on execution of standard enabling activities/provision of advice subject to policy and work routines within an enabling discipline. There may be some latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing situations.

We are delighted to announce due to continued growth we are seeking a Sourcing Specialist- Buying/Procurement to join our growing team. The role is based at our site on Newbold Road in Rugby. As a Sourcing Specialist- Buying/Procurement you will be responsible for developing and managing an existing supply chain ensuring that components are delivered according to Quality, Cost and Time as per the project needs. The role will be project based predominantly high value, high volume but for certain commodities this could be high value, low volume. You will manage suppliers who are proven in their commodity, reviewing performance and identifying risks to the program whilst developing mitigation plans should the need arise.

• Negotiate/manage existing terms and conditions, manage claims and vendor recovery
• Order fulfilment tasks to ensure material on time delivery, PO placement and Invoice management. Expediting.
• Co-ordinate supplier and product qualification together with Quality & Engineering teams
• Develop alternate sources and/or risk mitigation plans for single & sole source suppliers
• Identify and deliver value-adding opportunities from the supply chain
• Manage and improve supplier relationship and demonstrate the ability to communicate problems and present solutions with internal and external customers at senior levels

• Demonstrable years of transactional sourcing and procurement experience with in-depth experience in high-value and complex projects.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills
• Self-starter with drive, able to work under pressure and in a dynamic environment
• Motivation, Teamwork is essential, trust, credibility and capability to communicate effectively at all levels internally and externally is essential

• Experience within power industry related products.
• Main Suppliers are UK based, must be able to travel when required.
• Project Management Skills, Schedule Management a must.
• Quality, Supplier Quality experience would be beneficial.
• Interpersonal skills, managing people and situations including contract issues.
• Proactive and pragmatic in their approach to managing the supplier(s)
• Able to adapt and work quickly to project situations.
• Be able to manage various workstreams at the same time.
• Management of change i.e. engineering, quality, escalations and reporting to senior management both at the supplier as well as Arabelle Solutions.
• Experience on SAP, Microsoft packages including MS Project.

Join us and work with global teams to support global customers! At Arabelle Solutions, we have team members of more than 49 nationalities spread across 16 countries. At Arabelle Solutions, we know diversity makes teams and business stronger.

Arabelle Solutions is a leading provider of nuclear turbine island technology and services. A third of the world's nuclear power plants rely on our technologies and services. Our innovative solutions and highly skilled teams energize the world with reliable, low-carbon electricity - critical for a sustainable future. With a heritage going back to the industry's early days, our expertise is built on continuous design innovation, manufacturing world-class turbine island technology and providing essential services to maintain, maximize and extend the lifetime of nuclear power plants across Europe, Asia and Africa. Our technologies range from the world's most powerful steam turbine in operation to modular designs optimized for SMRs, as well as generators, pumps, heat-exchangers, controls systems and cyber security. Arabelle Solutions has around 3,300 employees working across 16 countries.

Arabelle Solutions believes that investing in employee development is key to our success. Our culture of learning focuses on developing our people and promoting the skills for the future. Thrive in a supportive work culture that is committed to continuous learning.