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EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
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Are you ready to help us Transform Tomorrow and Lead the Charge in Sustainability?
Join us as an experienced Procurement Specialist in Renewables!


The opportunity

We are thrilled to announce an opening for a Procurement Specialist (Services) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive purchasing services that support the safe and reliable generation of our operating assets, including wind farms, solar farms, and private wire systems.

What you’ll be doing

This role is primarily required to deliver the procurement activities related to the Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) activities of our operating assets where 3rd party contracted services are required. You will also support the procurement activities associated with the general management of the operational assets.
Procurement activities include identification and selection of suppliers, negotiation and award of contracts, preparing purchase orders and contracts for goods, works and services in consultation with the wider asset operations team in accordance with best-value and approved company procedures. You will be supporting the asset operations procurement team to initiate and implement procurement plans, including obtaining buy-in from key internal stakeholders.
Your responsibilities will include;

- Delivering procurement activities (relating to 3rd party contract services) as required for existing operational assets to agreed commercial objectives and in line with approved procedures including:
- Benchmarking and market research
- Determining the appropriate method for acquisition
- Prepare procurement and contract documentation
- Consulting relevant technical, HSE, quality, legal and financial functions
- Preparation and issue of requests for quotation/invitations to tender
- Leading evaluation of bids and co-ordinating inputs from the wider evaluation team (technical, legal, HSE)
- Lead the negotiation of commercial terms with preferred suppliers
- Co-ordinate contract execution and ensuring timely contract awards
- Act as initial ‘gatekeeper’ to supply chain and procurement HSE / Quality risks. Liaise with specifier and HSE teams to ensure HSE / Quality risks are actively managed.
- Conduct market analysis and investigate internal cost data to provide detailed procurement spend (and savings) trend reports to internal stakeholders, highlighting areas of risk and opportunity.
- Support the Commercial and Supply Chain team with warranty claims, disputes, contract amendments and variations.
- Provide support to the department to conduct compliance and governance oversight on operational supply chain activities to ensure adherence to company process and procedures.
- Conduct in-depth analysis reports such as value stream, total cost of ownership, and cost saving initiatives.


Closing date for applications: Sunday 17th November 2024


Why EDF Renewables?

At EDF Renewables UK & Ireland we’re committed to tackling climate change. Our rapidly growing team of 500 talented people share an ambition to create a net zero future where clean, green, energy powers all our lives.

It’s a huge ambition and time is of the essence if we are to play our full part in meeting the UK and Ireland’s challenging net zero targets. With our unique mix of technologies including onshore and offshore wind, solar PV, battery storage and green hydrogen we are the UK & Ireland’s most diverse generator of renewable energy.

To achieve our goal of generating a massive 10GW of renewable energy by 2035, we’re working with stakeholders and communities throughout the UK and Ireland to unlock the enormous potential of the low carbon energy sector.

If you’re passionate about tackling climate change to create the cleaner, greener future we all want, we would love you to come join us.

Join us, and let’s do good together.

What do you need to be great at this role?


- You will be an experienced Procurement Specialist within an operational environment, ideally with an engineering or industrial sector background and ideally with a minimum CIPS level 4 qualification. You will have a strong track record of procuring external contracted engineering & specialist services and have a proven ability to conduct successful commercial negotiations with suppliers.
- Preferably a degree qualification in a numerate discipline and the ability to demonstrate strong supply chain and procurement experience.
- Strong negotiation & influencing skills
- Procurement Management
- Working knowledge of contract law
- Working knowledge of Health & Safety (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH, CDM Regulations)
- Excellent commercial mind with ability to understand key Business drivers
- Strong at building relationships with internal and external parties
- A tenacious and proactive ‘can do’ attitude
- Fair and consistent in approach both with internal and external parties



Pay, benefits and culture

If you’re looking to join a company where you can work hard, have fun, and help to create a Net Zero future – then you’re in the right place!’
Our passion for embracing new ideas and being open-minded to change helps us continue to grow successfully.

We’re committed to helping all of our people thrive during their time with us, recognising and rewarding every person for their hard work and commitment.

Alongside a competitive salary, bonus, and market-leading pension scheme, we offer a range of flexible benefits and employee discounts to help you thrive across all aspects of your life. You can spend your flexible fund on the benefits that matter to you, whether that’s an electric vehicle, private healthcare, additional holiday or one or more of our other benefits.

We’ll offer you the flexibility, freedom and responsibility to make an impact in your role; whether that’s on-site, in the office or hybrid working from home.

We’re committed to championing diversity representation across gender, ethnicity, LGBT+, disability and more. This applies to all our roles, underpinned by our Everyone’s Welcome inclusion programme.We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.

As part of the central Procurement Service and reporting into the Senior Procurement Specialist, the Procurement Specialist will be responsible for the delivery of a number of procurement activities across Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management, the Trust and Northumbria Primary Care. The successful applicant(s) will demonstrate an ability to draw on a strong set of procurement skills, commercial business acumen and specific experience in the delivery of procurement processes, developed over a number of years working in the public sector. Job responsibilities The primary purpose of this role will be to work simultaneously across multiple stakeholder business units providing specialist procurement and commercial advice and guidance, and to undertake procurement activity to deliver the cost reduction programmes/commercial programmes across the Trust and its subsidiaries. The successful candidate will have a line management relationship into Senior Procurement Specialist and onward to the Procurement Leadership Team. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

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** Hybrid working available after training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and manage orders efficiently.
• Monitor and respond to email inquiries promptly.
• Accurate data entry and record-keeping.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Prior experience in purchasing, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficient in office software and comfortable with data entry.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.

Work Environment:

• Office-based role in Sunderland, 5 days a week.
• Flexible working hours available.

Get in touch today so we can review your application and look to schedule in call at a time suitable to you!

A Vacancy at Northumbria Healthcare - NHFM (Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management).


*PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY*

We are pleased to be able to offer this opportunity, to cover maternity leave within the Contracting Team of the Procurement Service. As part of the central Procurement Service and reporting into the Senior Procurement Specialist, the Senior Procurement Officer will be responsible for the delivery of several procurement activities across Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management, the Trust and Northumbria Primary Care.

The successful applicant(s) will demonstrate an ability to draw on a strong set of procurement skills, commercial business acumen and specific experience in the delivery of procurement processes, developed over several years working in the public sector.

As a key member of our centralised Procurement Service, this role, will focus on the delivery of a wide portfolio of procurement requirements with a focus on Capital, Construction, and related Estates and Facilities projects.

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate experience in undertaking public sector procurement and delivering successful contracts across a range of appropriate procurement processes, particularly within the category of construction and Estates and Facilities related services. In addition, the ability to lead project specific engagement with a wide range of stakeholders and the ability to manage individual workload and priorities.

Those joining Procurement Service will have a unique opportunity to make a real contribution to shape and drive the direction of this service. Successful applicants will be proactive and enjoy being challenged by new areas and activities; they will also possess excellent communication and team working skills.

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.

Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our websitewww.nhfm.co.ukfor more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.

The primary purpose of this role will be to work with our Capital and Estates and Facilities teams, providing specific procurement support and the delivery of quotation processes in line with the Standing Financial Instructions & policies, and to undertake procurement activity to deliver compliance and value for money to the Trust and its subsidiaries.

The successful candidate will have a line management relationship into Senior Procurement Specialist and onward to the Procurement Leadership Team. Further details of duties and responsibilities of the role are included within the attached Job description and Person Specification.


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Dec 2023

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The primary purpose of this role will be to work with our Capital and Estates and Facilities teams, providing specific procurement support and the delivery of quotation processes in line with the Standing Financial Instructions & policies, and to undertake procurement activity to deliver compliance and value for money to the Trust and its subsidiaries. The successful candidate will have a line management relationship into Senior Procurement Specialist and onward to the Procurement Leadership Team. Further details of duties and responsibilities of the role are included within the attached Job description and Person Specification.