Parts and Repairs UK Sourcing and Procurement Leader

The UK Parts & Repairs Procurement and Sourcing leader is responsible for defining the procurement strategy for the assigned product categories, as well as deploying and implementing global strategies, to secure the supply of parts and services required for nuclear service operations, while ensuring Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance.
The position reports to the Service Operations Sourcing and Procurement leader.
Understand the Service P&L requirements and define procurement strategies accordingly for the assigned commodities.
Key Responsibilities:
Deploy strategies defined by Strategic Buyers within the New Nuclear P&L
Stay informed about technological and regulatory developments related to products and processes available on the market
Monitor supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans to prevent operational disruptions
Track market indices to adapt procurement strategies
Support the team in negotiating general terms and pricing agreements
Oversee the sourcing and supply of parts, repairs, and services required for projects, ensuring Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives
Implement daily management practices aligned with business priorities
Lead and monitor team activities, including the implementation and follow-up of performance dashboards
Communicate actively and transparently share key information with the team and management (feedback, alerts, escalations, etc.)
Manage supplier performance, particularly On-Time Delivery (OTD)
Oversee supplier non-quality cost recovery processes
Initiate supplier quality improvement plans in collaboration with the Supplier Quality team
Contribute to procurement function transformation initiatives
Lead Lean initiatives as required
Ensure compliance with nuclear safety processes (CFSI, graded approach, etc.)
Ensure that team members are up to date with nuclear safety training requirements
Collaborate with procurement managers and strategic buyers across other organizations to ensure alignment of strategies
Develop internal and external networks and optimize relationships with support functions (Finance, Sales, Quality, Engineering, Project Management, Controlling, etc.)
Ensure balanced workload distribution within the team
Recognize and celebrate individual and team achievements
Identify capability gaps and implement action plans (recruitment, coaching, training, etc.)
Manage the performance development cycle (People Performance Growth)
Promote internal and external innovation initiatives
Encourage mobility and continuous improvement through lessons learned
Manage remote teams.
PROFILE AND REQUIREMENTS
Extensive experience in procurement of technical goods or services or Equivalent experience in other functions (e.g., Engineering, Project Management, Supplier Quality, etc.).
Full professional proficiency in English is required
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (Business School, Engineering School, or specialized master’s degree in Procurement)
Behavioral and technical skills:
Proven experience in team management
Ability to manage and analyze regional and global supplier market information
Sourcing and procurement skills
Ability to work in a multicultural and cross-functional environment
Knowledge of commercial and contract management
Leadership and influencing skills
Integrity
Negotiation skills
Lean management capabilities
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