Buyer

2 weeks ago

Preston, United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Full time

Summary

Job Description for Buyer

There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.

We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.

To work within the Procurement Team on a range of categories of spend, which will include procuring, implementing and managing a range of contracts and agreements with third party suppliers and supply chain partners. The location for this role is flexible and can be based at Risley, Workington or Preston with hybrid working available.

Main Responsibilities for Buyer

Support the Department in delivering its Strategic Objectives, taking responsibility for engaging with stakeholders to ensure early engagement and a teaming approach throughout the Procurement Lifecycle. Responsible for managing and delivering multiple sourcing strategies. This will include but not be limited to: Sourcing activities which generate benefits and achieve financial savings analysis and creation of markets where necessary.Identification of internal and external cost drivers.Preparation of tender documentation and agreement of associated evaluation criteria.Drafting and negotiation of Supply Chain contract Terms and Conditions, ensuring customer Flowdown Terms are integrated appropriately. Support NNL’s bid process to ensure any sub-contract requirements are understood and underpinned as necessary. Lead cross functional Sourcing Teams to undertake compliant procurements in accordance with the approved Sourcing Strategy, ensuring the team are aware of and adhere to their responsibilities. Negotiate contractual agreements with suppliers to ensure that service, quality, cost, security of supply and the deployment of the suppliers capabilities in innovation are secured. Undertake contract management where appropriate and continually develop supplier relationships through the SRM strategy.

Essential Criteria for Buyer

Previous procurement experience with responsibility for delivery of procurement sourcing strategies. Strong negotiating and influencing skills at all levels. Excellent analytical skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent organisational skills. Project management skills / awareness. Good IT skills. Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria for Buyer

Experience in Public Sector procurement including a variety of procurement routes and knowledge of exemptions. Experience of contract and supplier management. Experience within the Nuclear sector or other highly regulated industry would be advantageous but not essential. Experience of working in a team across multiple locations. CIPS Level 4.

Why join us?

NNL isn’t just a place where you can do career-defining work that makes a real-world impact. It’s also a place where you’ll feel appreciated and valued. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is free to be themselves and feel like they belong. We put your wellbeing first, we push you to reach your potential, and we do everything possible to help you feel safe, supported and inspired.

We also offer a range of employee benefits:

Sector leading Family-Focused Policies: celebrate life events, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and a week off for your marriage. NNL offers attractive pension plans. If you contribute 5%, NNL contributes 15%. Alternatively, if you choose not to contribute (0%), NNL will still contribute 10%. Annual Leave: Benefit from days of leave, plus 4 extra days to be taken during Christmas shutdown, plus Bank Holidays. Reduced gym membership with discounts of up to 25% from 3,700 gym and leisure providers across the UK Company Bonus: Be rewarded for your contributions. Learning Opportunities: Enhance your skills through excellent development programmes. Employee Assistance: Access support for personal and professional challenges. Cycle to Work: Stay active and eco-friendly. Life Assurance: Ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Enhanced Sick Pay Benefits: Receive support during illness or injury. Access to ‘Mydiscounts’ which has a range of special offers and discounts from more than 200 suppliers, including medical insurance and dental insurance. Health Care: Health savings plan which allows you to claim money back on visits to the dentist, optician and/or physiotherapist (limits apply).

About The Company

NNL is an incredible place to work. A place where people do things that have never been done before. A place where people push boundaries to further themselves, the business and society as a whole.

This is a place where personal and professional opportunities are limitless. If you want to change the world, if you want to tackle climate change, if you want to help advance medical science, if you want to help put things in space, if you want to answer the big questions, if you want to work with extraordinary materials, if you want to meet great people, learn new skills, challenge yourself, work flexibly, and build a long successful career with the power to make a real impact… you can do it all here.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.

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