Buyer/Procurement Specialist/Contract Officer- Energy/Nuclear

BUYER/PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST/CONTRACT OFFICER- ENERGY/NUCLEAR

I have a contract and a permanent opportunity for a Buyer (Contract Officer) for a growing Energy company based in the Gloucester area.

This role represents an exciting opportunity for an experienced Procurement Specialist (Contracts Officer) to join an existing Procurement team. You will be actively involved in large and small consultancy and site development projects to support the businesses growth plans.

As the Contracts Officer you will have experience in developing commercial strategies and contract models which best deliver the business requirement. You will have a good understanding of procurement processes and procedures as well as experience of placing orders/contracts, amending existing orders/contracts and managing contracts once placed.

You will be CIPS qualified (or equivalent) or working towards this qualification.

Key Accountabilities will include;

- Undertaking procurement activities in line with processes and procedures.
- Develop commercial strategies and contract models for work undertaken, working with managers for more complex packages of work.
- Contribute to the on-going procurement plan and its maintenance.
- Act as the 1st point of contact for a variety of queries raised by the business or the external supply chain.
- Providing assistance to Accounts payable in processing of invoices and resolving queries.

Experience required for the role;

- CIPS qualified or equivalent, or part qualified with firm commitment to completing.
- Knowledge and experience in either the Energy, Nuclear, Defence or Aerospace industries.
- Understanding of tender preparation, negotiation, contract placement and contract management.
- Experience of purchasing and negotiation, and managing contracts once placed.
- Understanding of terms and conditions principles.
- Stakeholder and relationship management skills.
- Ability to identify contract issues and take appropriate action.

If your skills and experience are a good match for the role please contact (see below) for further information.

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