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PURCHASING 2025-119363 2754 England, United Kingdom Permanent

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20/11/2025

Main Purpose of the Job:

To support the procurement and supply chain management activities working on Sizewell C. The role will support obtaining of pricing and availability for tender activity and the procurement of materials for the project.  This is an operational, ‘hands on’, tactical role in a fast-paced environment with short lead-in times, so we are looking for someone who thrives in this type of dynamic and demanding environment.Activities will include preparation of RFQ’s /ITT’s, management and evaluation of returns, and making sourcing recommendations to award contracts. The individual will be required to manage specific supply chains to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement to support key objectives. The role has a requirement to build upon existing supply chain capacity and expertise, develop relationships with new suppliers where appropriate and embed collaborative working internally with the core businesses. This role needs a credible ‘doer’ with the ability to influence to win hearts and minds, whilst focussing on exceeding service expectations by delivering an agile, value adding service, with a good understanding of customer requirements and process efficiency.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with supply chain to ensure earliest possible involvement within the project.
  • Using the Jaggaer e-procurement portal, development, and governance of package specific sourcing plans with work winning and project teams, including RFIs & RFQs.
  • Maximise value for money across a range of direct categories
    Support evaluation of tender responses to help compile award recommendations for approval, taking account of the total value of ownership.
  • Carrying out due diligence, financial and commercial checks for supply partners in accordance with business governance.
  • Process requisition orders and raise Purchase Orders in line with company procedures and delegated levels of authorities and expedite as required.
  • Manage supply chain performance objectively via the Jaggaer e procurement performance module, and provide regular reports to include performance development plans as required, to ensure continuous improvement within the supply chain.
  • Help monitor the supply market to identify potential new suppliers and products and lead meetings with suppliers to understand their products and the category market, keeping abreast of market developments, demand trends and risks to proactively support the project requirements.
  • Support in the collation, development, and preparation of procurement management information, including spend reports, monthly dashboards etc.
  • Ensure strict compliance with processes, procedures, and governance to ensure quality standards are maintained.
  • To support the delivery of Business and Group policies and our ambitions around sustainability, environmental, D&I and innovation programme, working proactively and collaboratively with supply chain to progress and maximize opportunity.

Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications Required:

  • Experience of SAP and Jaggaer e-procurement platforms advantageous; however, training can be provided if applicant has no experience of these
  • An awareness of how to run end to end procurement projects from market research, through sourcing, to contract and supplier management
  • Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against bid / project milestones
  • Analytical, numerically astute with well-developed problem-solving abilities
  • Basic awareness of commercial and financial risks and how to manage them
  • Comfortable with having to quickly learn and work with new processes and IT systems
  • Ability to use own initiative to identify areas of improvement and propose solutions
  • Able to apply effective attention to detail
  • Able to prioritise – with support – a challenging workload of competing priorities
  • Highly customer focused and desire to meet and exceed customer expectations
  • Knowledge of the construction/civils market would be an advantage, but applicants from other sectors are also encouraged to apply if they have relevant experience in the procurement function
  • Studying towards CIPS/willingness to undertake CIPS equivalent qualifications would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Why us?

When you join the world's largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you're part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries around the world. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground-breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solves complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in any direction.

Bachy Soletanche is committed to equal opportunities in employment with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief and pregnancy/maternity. 

Entity

Bachy Soletanche is a worldwide, leading specialist in modern geotechnics and foundation engineering. We bring our experience, innovation, and expertise together to deliver the highest quality ground engineering solutions. Whether you are seeking a small-scale sub-contractor or a major joint venture partner, we operate at every level and can offer as much support as you need to deliver your programme. We believe that successful outcomes are based on collaboration, mutual respect and well-resourced teamwork. Our designs and advice are based on reliable evidence and relevant experience. Our designers, engineers, project managers and workforce all work together to protect your best interests. Depending on the scale of your project, you will receive the specialist guidance of either our Core Business or Major Projects team to ensure we offer the most tailored approach to your scheme. We listen, we question, we challenge, and we deliver.

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