Senior Buyer

Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services — all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.

The Senior Buyer supports the business by delivering compliant, timely, and value-driven procurement of goods and services in line with approved procurement processes. The role works closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, technical specifications, and project requirements, translating these into effective procurement strategies.

The Senior Buyer leads sourcing activities including RFI, RFQ, and tenders, applying strong technical and commercial understanding to engage with appropriate suppliers. The role contributes to the development and optimisation of the supplier base by identifying new vendors and driving value across safety, quality, delivery, innovation, and cost.

With solid knowledge of commercial terms and conditions and strong SAP capability, the Senior Buyer advises on appropriate purchasing solutions (purchase orders, framework agreement, or other contracting solutions), ensuring effective contract placement, compliance, and actively managing and developing strategic supplier relationships.

What will you be doing?

• Liaise with Operations and other internal departments to identify internal requestors’ needs and requirements.
• Manage procurement process including request for information, supplier selection, request for quotation, quote assessment and negotiation of contractual terms with legal department support, issuing of purchase orders in SAP and contract placement according to the established process.
• Lead procurement activity for Tenders.
• Liaise with Operations to validate technical solutions.
• Source new suppliers for projects.
• Negotiate Trade agreements.
• Support market analysis.
• Prepare reports ad hoc.
• Being a force of proposals to optimize SRM.
• Manage a portfolio of suppliers.

What we are looking for?

Required Attributes:

• Experience in nuclear manufacturing setting required.
• SAP knowledge required.
• SRM experience required.
• Proven experience of negotiating Trade agreements / SLA.
• Knowledge of contractual terms and ability to negotiate.
• Clear understanding of risks and mitigating solutions.
• Advanced IT skills (Excel, Word).
• Commitment to high-quality work with attention to detail.
• Ability to deliver quality result on schedule.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.

Qualifications:

• Commercial/technical degree bachelor minimum level or above.
• CIPS 4 or higher.

Desired Personal Characteristics:

• Confident manner, good presentation skills.
• Determination - not easily discouraged or put off.
• Passion, enthusiasm and charisma.
• Innovative – prepared to see beyond how it has been done before.
• Positive outlook – always sees opportunity through any adversity.
• Resilient – ready to bounce back from any challenges.
• Assertive – gets things done when they need to be.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays.
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice).
• Individual and family private health care.
• Dental insurance for employees.
• Cashplan – Level 2 cover.
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Employee assistance programme (EAP).
• Income Protection.
• Professional Body Membership.
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Babbel – learn a new language.
• Generous family leave.