Senior Buyer (5430)

London, England, United Kingdom

12/11/2024

Senior Buyer - SZC Project (Sizewell C)

Location: Suffolk, UK

Join the exciting journey of one of the UK's largest nuclear projects at Sizewell C! We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Senior Buyer to oversee end-to-end procurement activities for subcontracting and materials sourcing. This is a key role where you'll develop and implement procurement strategies, manage RFQs/ITTs, evaluate tender returns, and make impactful sourcing decisions that shape the future of this multi-billion-pound infrastructure project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy development and implementation for complex, high-value packages across the project.
• Manage the full procurement process, from tendering to contract award, ensuring governance, compliance, and alignment with project goals.
• Collaborate with technical, commercial, and legal teams on contract negotiation, supplier assessments, and performance management.
• Drive supplier engagement, focusing on local, diverse, and SME opportunities, and contribute to community-focused initiatives.
• Ensure all procurement activities are aligned with Zero Harm principles and nuclear regulations.
• Maintain a strategic approach to supply chain planning and logistics, ensuring high-performance standards.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in complex procurement processes, ideally in construction or major projects.
• Strong negotiation, supplier relationship management, and commercial skills.
• Ability to think strategically, maintain attention to detail, and navigate complex decision-making.
• Knowledge of procurement and contracting law, with a focus on risk management and compliance.
• A proactive, collaborative approach to working across multiple functions and stakeholders.
  
  

Desirable

• MCIPS qualification or equivalent, or working towards it.
• Familiarity with nuclear project environments and sustainable procurement practices.
  
  

Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning.

Why SZC?

This is your chance to contribute to one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects, shaping the future of energy while working in a supportive, dynamic environment. Be part of a team that values innovation, safety, and sustainability at every stage of the journey—from investment to construction and beyond.

About Laing Orourke

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com