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Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

We’re looking for a Senior Buyer – Capital Projects. Based at our Capenhurst Site, you’ll be responsible for the delivery of capital project procurement activities for the Urenco Group with responsibility for the development of project specific procurement strategies and the execution of strategic sourcing to meet business partner requirements, maximizing value for Urenco.
Contribute to the performance of Urenco capital procurement by setting standards and developing best practice policies and procedures for capital project procurement activities.
At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what were looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.

What you’ll do:

• Development and delivery of bespoke projects procurement strategies that meet project objectives. Maximise leverage opportunities with existing Urenco relationships, especially in relation to core process technology suppliers.
• Select contracting methodologies and suppliers, executing contracts to deliver the objectives of major/complex capital investment projects.
• Providing project management of the end-to-end strategic sourcing process and coordination of multidisciplinary project teams
• Set negotiation strategies and undertake commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers.
• Liaise with stakeholders and legal to ensure favourable commercial terms which mitigate business risk and achieve best business results.
• Develop and maintain a real time view on the supply market and foster improved relationships between Urenco and key suppliers.
• Active contribution to the ongoing development of functional capabilities to ensure value delivery is sustainable in the long term and functional effectiveness and efficiencies is improved on a continual basis.
• Ensure accuracy of data and documentation recorded in key systems to enable compliance and adherence to policies as well as enable efficient P2P processing


What do you need to thrive in this role?

• Tactical Buying experience
• Experience in sourcing, negotiation, and management of spend categories
• A proven track record of working with senior stakeholders
• Capital projects procurement experience
• Project coordination experience
• Driving for Results
• Focus on Performance
• Acting Decisively
• Going Beyond the data

Remembering ED&I best practice, don’t exclude through an overly extensive list of criteria and do not specify a number of years of experience.

What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive:

• Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. There’s also a newly added scheme for buying and selling holiday, up to 5 days.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies. including access to Bright Horizons Back-Up Care, which provides UK employees with emergency care options when regular arrangements fall through.
• A generous bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% employer’s contribution.
• Single private medical and dental cover.
• Flexible benefits package including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings.
• Education and training we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce
As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.
Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.

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