Job Purpose / OverviewThe purpose of the role is to assist with the project's supply chain and procurement activities.
Support Procurement Managers in the development of supply chain engagement strategies which delivers the Sizewell C priorities and ensure value is maximised.Contextual Information SZC is ultimately owned by two shareholders, EDF and HMG.
The shareholders hold their investment in SZC through NNB Holdings Company (SZC) Limited.
Over the course of the current shareholding arrangements the shareholdings of the two shareholders will change.
The shareholders will fund SZC up until Financial Close through equity in line with the approved schedule and budget.
SZC's business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure (including activities relating to hydrogen, direct air capture and/or desalination) at Sizewell C in Suffolk.
The principal objectives of the current development phase of the SZC project are to agree and implement the Capital Raise Plan, including completing an equity and debt raise, agree the core supply chain contracts and obtain the regulatory permits and licences required for the construction phase of the Project (including the core environmental permits and nuclear site licence).
Prior to the government investment decision SZC operated as part of EDF in the Nuclear Development business unit and was staffed by EDF colleagues and independent contractors who are now in the process of transferring to the direct employment of SZC.
It is setting itself up as an organisation capable of delivering a new nuclear power plant, from investment case and funding, to construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance and decommissioning.
The SZC construction programme has a technical and commercial business case predicated on technical replication of Hinkley Point C. EDF will be an important supplier of nuclear capability for the SZC Programme from its established nuclear business footprint in the UK.
Key stakeholders are: UK Government, relevant Government departments and agencies including Treasury BEIS, EDF, Financial investors and institutions, Regulators, Alliance partners and local communities.
Principal Accountabilities, Activities and DecisionsSupport in the implementation of procurement strategies and processes.
Assist with; Sourcing and formally agreeing an appropriate supply chain; Compiling robust tender enquiries; The formal tender process; The co-ordination of the commercial and technical reviews of tender returns through engagement with other specialist functions (i.e.
HSE, technical compliance, quality, commercial, construction, planning, contractual services/ legal, logistics, industrial relations etc), as appropriate; The tender negotiation process; Development of robust and complete recommendations for formal award approval(s); Drafting, issue and execution of contracts, in accordance with project procurement guidelines and governance; The development of the project supplier database linked to CompeteFor – Include market assessments; track effectiveness of engagement; prequalification status; and bid support performance ;The development of local, diverse and SME engagement strategies assist in hosting Meet the Buyer Events and community advertising.Support the development of the Local Sustainable Procurement Plan through liaison with parent company experts.
Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm.To apply an ethical and consistent approach to the responsible procurement of goods and services to ensuring compliance with professional standards current legislation and nuclear regulations.Demonstrate an understanding of procurement and commercial principles.Supply chain performance management and reporting.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & ExperienceKnowledge & SkillsEssentialNegotiation Legal & contracting lawSupply base management Risk & opportunity management Project procurement strategy Supply chain planning & logistics Product knowledge DesirableProject management Nuclear culture / behavioursCommercial & business acumen Client & stakeholder management People management Social sustainability Qualifications & ExperienceEssentialUnderstands the procurement operational activitiesBasic / General experience in the workplace environment Procurement knowledgeDesirableStudent member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply working towards chartership (MCIPS) or with another construction focused Institute (i.e.
CIOB or RICS)Working towards industry qualification obtained - Diploma Level 4, or HNC in Building Studies, or Degree qualification.