Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist

Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist

At Cavendish Nuclear, we are dedicated to creating a safe and secure world. As a Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist based at our Leicester, Leicestershire site, you will play a vital role in supporting critical nuclear and defence projects through end-to-end procurement, supply chain, and logistics solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the delivery of complex programmes, ensuring that the right materials, partners, and strategies are in place for safe, efficient, and timely operations. You will collaborate extensively with internal teams and external suppliers to develop integrated supply chain strategies, enhance value, and minimise risk. This role offers a chance to build expertise in strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationships within a highly regulated and purpose-driven sector.

The role is full-time, 37 hours per week, with hybrid working arrangements available. Employees are expected to work three days from our Leicester office and two days from home, with flexibility considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver the full procurement lifecycle, encompassing strategy development, contract implementation, and supplier management.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and sourcing activities to ensure successful operational outcomes.
• Support the development of supply chain strategies that align with project and business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across logistics and material flow processes.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners to add value and mitigate risk.

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience working in cross-functional teams with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of end-to-end sourcing and supplier management processes.
• Experience in managing supply arrangements, supplier performance, and delivery scheduling.
• Ability to interpret and apply contract terms, including drafting subcontract agreements.
• Familiarity with NEC contract models is desirable.

Qualifications:

• Hold a recognised professional procurement or supply chain qualification (e.g., CIPS or MCIPS), or be actively working towards one.

Security Clearance:

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain UK - Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000 per annum, plus benefits.
• Generous holiday allowance and the option to trade holiday.
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
• Access to Aviva DigiCare+ for Digital GP services, annual health checks, and nutritional consultations.
• Employee share scheme and shopping savings portal.
• Payment of Professional Fees.
• Special paid leave for reservists in the armed forces.
• 'Be Kind Day' for paid volunteering leave.
• Excellent development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including an employee assistance programme supporting wellbeing.

We are Cavendish Nuclear, a core part of Babcock International Group, comprising approximately 5,000 specialists. Your work will contribute to critical projects in clean energy, defence, and civil decommissioning, impacting energy security and national protection. We are committed to building an inclusive culture and welcome discussions about flexible working.

We are a disability confident committed employer. For reasonable adjustments during the application and selection process, please email [email protected] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’.