Procurement Engineer

We are recruiting for a Procurement Engineer for a permanent role at Sizewell B power station.

Sizewell B began construction in 1988 and since 1995 has generated 250 TWh of zero carbon electricity, which is the equivalent of enough to power every home in Suffolk for 192 years, or like taking 42 million cars off UK roads for a year. You will be part of a large client-led team at Sizewell B Power Station and will be accountable to the client Project Manager, Programme Manager and/or Construction Manager. Flexible working arrangements between office and home may be possible, however the role will predominantly be based at the Power Station. Key responsibilities will be:

Maintain & manage the technical/quality aspects of the sites spares and equipment catalogue
Develop procurement specifications, in conjunction with technical specialists & buyers
Maintain compliance with all required standards and arrangements applicable to the specification of plant spares & services and assist in the resolution of Quality and Technical problems
Monitor and advise on shelf life extensions and plant refurbishment activities
Assist in addressing obsolescence issues including reverse engineering and carryout QC and Store Hold Inspections
Provide advice and input for procurement engineering training and support and underpin the Materials Planning process
Working Knowledge of AP928 and Work Management Process
Represent SZB Supply Chain at Station and Corporate meetings

Qualifications

Educated to minimum HNC level in an engineering discipline
Sound working knowledge of technical & quality assurance arrangements
Knowledge of standards applicable to the procurement of spare parts allied to good commercial awareness
Credibility necessary to represent the Company and the Supply Chain Group
A flexible working approach which includes supplier & other business unit visits necessary to support continuous improvement

This role will be site based in Leiston.