Procurement Specialist

3 weeks ago

Sunderland, United Kingdom EDF Limited Full time

**Energise your career, accelerate a net-zero future - #RenewablesJobs**

**At EDF Renewables our purpose is to accelerate a net-zero future where clean energy powers our lives. Our people are passionate about developing the low-carbon energy systems of the future and acting against climate change.**

**Location**: Durham
**Salary**: Competitive Salary & Benefits
**Contract Type**: Permanent
**Closing Date**:19th of March 2023

Are you looking for a career where you can really make a difference? Come and join us as a Procurement Specialist (Services) in our EDF Renewables Asset Operations Team

EDF Renewables UK is responsible for delivering the UK strategy in renewables and managing all the related activities on behalf of the Shareholders. Hence, EDF Renewables UK is responsible for developing, constructing and operating the Shareholders’ renewable assets in the UK.

EDF Renewables UK develops a large portfolio of projects at various stages of development and of different technologies (e.g. wind, solar and battery technology). In managing its business, EDF Renewables UK acquires and disposes of projects and/or portfolios with the objective of delivering continuous and sustainable growth and value to its Shareholders.

As our Procurement Specialist for Services within our Asset Operations team, you will be responsible for delivering activities related to the Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) activities of operating our assets where 3rd party contracted services are required.

You will support procurement activities associated with the general management of operational assets including, identification and selection of suppliers, negotiation and award of contract, preparing and evaluating tenders and preparing purchase orders and contracts for services. You will work in consultation with the wider asset operations team in accordance with best-value and approved company procedures.

A challenge of this role is that you must fulfil a significant amount of demand as there are circa 400 wind turbines that require goods and services.

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Pay, Benefits & Culture _**

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays with ability to buy additional holiday and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, electric vehicle scheme, gym membership, discounts and employee pricing.

At EDF Renewables, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.

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What you’ll be doing day to day _**

As our Procurement Specialist for Services you will be required to support the asset operations procurement team to initiate and implement plans, including obtaining buy-in from key internal stakeholders.

You will lead and manage procurement activities required for existing operational assets to agreed commercial objectives and in line with approved procedures including (but not limited to):

- Benchmarking and market research
- Determining the appropriate method for acquisition
- Prepare procurement and contract documentation
- Consulting relevant technical, HSE, legal and financial functions
- Preparation and issue of requests for quotation/invitations to tender
- Evaluation of tenders and contract award
- Leading on contract negotiations with suppliers to ensure savings are achieved

**_What do you need to be great at this role?_**

You will be CIPS level 4 qualified ideally with ability to demonstrate strong supply chain and procurement experience. You will have the ability to manage procurement activities on business systems (SAP/IFS) and be able to act as a point of reference for business users.

You will have a strong track record of procuring external contracted engineering & specialist services in an operational environment.

Renewables experience is not essential but would be desirable.

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Why EDF Renewables?_**

At EDF Renewables our purpose is to accelerate a net-zero future where clean energy powers our lives. Our people are passionate about developing the low-carbon energy systems of the future and acting against climate change.

We are an inclusive and diverse business; we recognise that our differences make us stronger and increase our ability to innovate and succeed quickly. We challenge ourselves to continuously improve in order to achieve our purpose, while rewarding work and recognizing the contribution each of our employees makes to achieving our goals.

With our operating portfolio of 36 wind farms and two battery sites (together totaling almost 1GW) we are providing some of the much-needed new, affordable, low-carbon electricity to the UK and

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