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As the UK’s leading Small Modular Reactor programme, we’re building a British solution to a global energy challenge and shaping one of the country’s most significant green export opportunities.\nOur Procurement function is foundational to delivering our first SMR and enabling future fleet deployment. To support this, we are recruiting a Buyer to run sourcing activity, manage purchase orders and support supplier engagement across a diverse, high-value and operationally critical portfolio. Reporting into the Procurement Manager, this role will support the creation of commercial strategies, deliver procurement activity and help build a scalable, efficient supply base across siteworks, civils and operational categories.\nWhat you’ll be doing\nSupport sourcing and category activity across siteworks, civils and operations spend areas, ensuring delivery against cost, quality and schedule requirements.\nRun end-to-end procurement activities including RFQs/RFPs, evaluations, negotiation preparation, contract placement and supplier onboarding.\nSupport the development of the supply base-identifying opportunities for cost efficiency, delivery improvement and supplier optimisation across construction and operational services.\nWork closely with stakeholders across Programme Delivery, Engineering and Operations to ensure early engagement and accurate requirements capture for major projects.\nAssist in implementing category strategies that drive standardisation, value for money and improved risk management across siteworks and logistics contracts.\nAnalyse commercial, technical and market data to support recommendations and decision-making.\nMaintain high standards of governance, compliance and documentation throughout the procurement lifecycle.\nContribute to continuous improvement across processes, reporting, supplier performance management and contract frameworks.\nThis is a key role supporting operational readiness and large-scale project delivery.\nWhat you’ll bring\nExperience in procurement within civils, siteworks or large-scale construction projects.\nExposure to significant or complex project environments, ideally within regulated or engineering-led sectors (e.g., energy, nuclear, infrastructure, rail, construction).\nExperience supporting siteworks delivery and operational procurement, including logistics and project-based requirements.\nUnderstanding of collaborative working arrangements and construction contracts, with exposure to negotiation processes.\nStrong commercial awareness with experience running competitive tenders and supporting supplier negotiations.\nConfidence working with technical specifications, cost breakdowns and supplier performance data.\nExcellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to work effectively with operational, technical and commercial teams.\nMCIPS (or working towards) is desirable but not essential.\n Location & Ways of Working\nThis role can be based from our Warrington (or Manchester) office. Hybrid working is standard, with regular weekly office attendance expected. Some travel may be required depending on supplier and business activity.\nWhat’s in it for you?\nSalary: £30,00 - £39,375 depending on experience and benefits include:\n7% performance-related bonus\nBenefits Allowance - £2,200 to build a personalised package\nPension - 12% employer, 6% employee\nHolidays - 28 days + public holidays (option to buy/sell up to 4 days)\nPrivate Medical Insurance - BUPA\nLife Assurance - 6× pensionable pay\n£250 one-off home-office setup payment\nYou’ll join a forward-thinking, inclusive and innovative organisation offering:\nA flexible and supportive working environment\nOpportunities for career progression and professional development\nA culture that values diversity, innovation and continuous learning\n\nPay Range:\n£30,000.00-\n£39,375.00\nWhy Join Us?\nYou’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:\nA flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.\nOpportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.\nA culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.\nWe are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.\nConfidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.\nAlso, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch - we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.\nOur Application Process\nDue to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. 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