Senior Procurement Manager

Senior Procurement Manager

Job Location: City: Ipswich, Country/Region: United Kingdom, Contract Type: Permanent, Pole: TRAVAUX PUBLICS (AP003), Full/Part Time: Full Time, Remote/Onsite: Hybrid, Travel Requirements: Occasional travel, Requisition ID: 1942

Overview

The Civil Works Alliance (CWA) is recruiting an experienced procurement professional to help deliver Sizewell C-a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low carbon electricity for around 6 million homes. This role is a significant opportunity to lead operational excellence on a national project.

Key responsibilities

• Implementing the Contracting Strategy and Delivery & Contracting Plan as directed by the Procurement Lead
• Meeting Procurement and Supply Chain commitments within the Programme Alliance Agreement
• Leveraging opportunities with peers to mitigate market risk and deliver project wide efficiencies
• Developing strategic and tactical plans for supply chain resources to support current and forecasted project demands
• Ensuring supply chain performance meets the operational and commercial requirements of the business
• Leading significant negotiations to secure effective commercial outcomes and manage risk
• Supporting procurement and estimating teams with tendering, market analysis, supplier selection, risk assessment and forecasting
• Building, developing, and retaining an inclusive and skilled procurement team to meet CWA's ambitions
• Supporting training, appraisals, retention, and recruitment activities
• Ensuring ethical and consistent procurement, complying with governance, best practice, legislation, and nuclear regulations
• Developing and maintaining a project supplier database linked to Compete For, including market assessments and engagement tracking
• Monitoring markets to identify and propose alternative procurement strategies where required
• Building robust working relationships with suppliers, sub contractors, and service providers to achieve best value for Sizewell C
• Driving local, diverse, and SME engagement, including assisting in "Meet the Buyer" events and community outreach
• Leading on the implementation of our Sustainable Procurement Plan
• Upholding a relentless focus on "Zero Harm" and safety at every stage

What we are looking for

• Substantial experience working within the construction industry, with a deep understanding of supply chain and procurement interfaces
• Strong negotiation skills, knowledge of legal and contracting law, supplier relationship management, and risk/opportunity management
• Proven ability to plan and manage procurement resources of varied experience and capability
• Clear communicator, able to deliver robust procurement strategies and make measured, value focused decisions under pressure
• Demonstrable record of achieving added value through your procurement work

It would be beneficial if you are

• MCIPS qualified, chartered with a relevant construction institute (CIOB, RICS), or hold an industry recognised qualification (Diploma, HNC, or degree)
• Experienced in project management, commercial acumen, and social sustainability

At CWA, we are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and encourages a truly inclusive working environment.