Procurement Manager

Assume key responsibilities in procuring goods, services, and subcontractors for the Sizewell C nuclear project, a 3.2-gigawatt, low‑carbon power station supplying electricity to 6 million homes. The role operates within the CWA Wide Section, supporting the project’s mission to deliver reliable, clean energy for at least 60 years.

Responsibilities

• Implement procurement strategy as directed by the senior procurement manager.
• Deliver project procurement objectives and requirements.
• Support procurement and estimating teams with tendering, market analysis, supplier selection, risk and opportunity assessments, and forecasting.
• Provide market intelligence, cost advice, supply‑chain performance management and feedback.
• Support a team of procurement professionals, including training & development, staff appraisals, retention & reward, and recruitment to deliver an effective procurement service.
• Be responsible and accountable for the procurement process of subcontractors, materials, plant and services in accordance with the project procurement strategy and SZC commitments.
• Apply an ethical and consistent approach to procurement of goods and services, ensuring compliance with governance, best practice, legislation and nuclear regulations.
• Develop the project supplier database linked to Compete For – including market assessments, tracking of engagement effectiveness, pre‑qualification status and bid‑support performance.
• Monitor markets and provide alternative procurement strategies to maximise opportunities or minimise risk.
• Provide management information and reports in accordance with project requirements.
• Contribute to managing and monitoring the supply‑chain performance for the project throughout the work‑package life cycle.
• Develop professional, robust and effective relationships with suppliers, sub‑contractors and service providers, ensuring best value to SZC.
• Assist in developing local, diverse and SME engagement strategies, hosting Meet the Buyer events and community advertising.
• Lead the development of the Local Sustainable Procurement Plan in liaison with parent‑company experts.
• Maintain a relentless focus on Zero Harm.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential skills and knowledge:

• Negotiation skills.
• Legal & contracting law knowledge.
• Supplier relationship management.
• Risk & opportunity management.
• Project procurement strategy.
• Supply‑chain planning & logistics.
• Product knowledge.

Desirable skills and knowledge:

• Project management.
• Nuclear culture / behaviours.
• Commercial & business acumen.
• Client & stakeholder management.
• People management.
• Social sustainability.

Essential qualifications & experience:

• Experience within the construction industry with demonstrated knowledge of interface relationships.
• Ability to manage, plan and structure operational procurement resources of mixed experience and capability.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to deliver robust procurement strategies.
• Measured decision‑making approach ensuring best‑value procurement.
• Capacity to focus on targets and work well under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Demonstrated added value through procurement activity.

Desirable qualifications:

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or chartership with another construction‑focused institute (e.g., CIOB or RICS).
• Industry qualification: Diploma Level 4, HNC in Building Studies, or degree.

Benefits

Competitive salary, generous annual leave, pension scheme and flexible benefits offered by the CWA’s parent companies – Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The CWA welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, offering a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity.