Procurement & Contracts Specialist

As the Procurement & Contracts Specialist, you'll be the point of reference for the business and suppliers, collaborating with the wider Supply Chain Team to make sure every opportunity is maximised., Here, we do right by each other and everyone's welcome. We're on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We'd like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.

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We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That's why we support you to pursue a career that's unique to you. Because success is personal.

What you'll be doing

You will be involved in sourcing 'First of a Kind' (FOAK) Digital Technology. Developing and implementing the Supply Chain Strategy for the Nuclear New Build, aligning with the overall business strategy.

You will negotiate and secure contract agreements that provide value for the business. You will also leverage group procurement contracts where practical.

You'll be responsible for a portfolio of contracts which involves managing and maintaining the contracts database, updating status', licence renewals and spend. You'll also be responsible for the renewal of low value and low risk contracts. Manage exceptions proactively, implementing and following up on mitigating actions. Mitigate risks through effective contracts and professional relationships with key suppliers and contractors.

You will manage the licence renewals process, working collaboratively with internal teams to ensure renewals are reviewed and renewed before expiry. You'll also own several contracts and manage those supplier relationships on behalf of the business.

As the Procurements & Contracts Specialist, you'll take on reporting responsibilities including, providing updates on task order, purchase order and payment status and generating supply chain spend data. You'll generate ad hoc reports as requested by your business unit and you'll provide analysis on these reports to share with the business.

You'll provide tender administration support to the Procurements Lead on major procurements and you'll assist in collating questions and answers logs, managing comms and organising tender meetings.

You'll conduct all supply chain activities ethically and in compliance with supply chain governance, ensuring suppliers align with EDF's and UK Government ambitions for HBANZ (Helping Britain Attain Net Zero) and sustainability goals. Ensure third-party suppliers and contractors align with our health, safety, environment, and quality standards. Generate and record savings through effective supply chain management, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services at the required quality and agreed costs.

You'll work closely with Nuclear New Build commercial teams, adhering to procurement processes and approvals.

Do you have excellent stakeholder management skills, a creative mindset, and a talent for embracing and driving change? If so, come and join EDF as a Procurement & Contracts Specialist!, We're looking for somebody with strong communication, team working and relationship building skills who can embrace and drive change.

You excel at transforming business and project needs into precise commercial contracts, working seamlessly with the Legal team. Your knack for negotiating commercial constructs is finely tuned to support business objectives effectively.

Stakeholder management is your forte, where your advice is valued at all levels. You bring a wealth of experience in awarding and developing contracts and strategic procurement for complex, high-value projects.

You'll have a good understanding of contract terms and conditions, contract risks and a basic understanding of procurement.

You'll bring strong analytical skills, keen attention to detail, and experience with procurement management systems, allowing you to report effectively and efficiently.

You'll be resilient, willing to learn and want to develop your career further.

If you have good project management skills, experience of working in a project procurement environment and the ability to think innovatively then we'd love to hear from you!

Alongside a salary of circa £40,000 and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.

We're talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.

At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.