Join us as a Supply Chain Specialist for our client EDF Energy.
At Peregrine, we’re always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector – we are always in search of the best talent to place, now.
How Specialist Talent Works:
At Peregrine, we find the best talent for our clients. As a permanent employee of Peregrine, with access to all our standard benefits, you will be deployed across our portfolio of clients as a specialist consultant, working on a wide array of complex projects across multiple industries.
The Role:
Are you looking for a new and exciting step in your career journey? Do you want to be part of a growing, dynamic team who are instrumental in delivery for EDF? Sound exciting? We think so! We are looking for Supply Chain Specialists to join us in these new opportunities, based in our Gloucester office.
In this role, you will hold responsibility for procurement of goods, works and services to support EDF Energy Nuclear Operations fleet of Nuclear Power Stations. This will include upstream procurement activity, drafting procurement strategies, market category management and downstream Contract Management as required.
Responsibilities:
Procurement Management:
* Develop and implement effective procurement strategies.
* Negotiate with suppliers to secure advantageous terms.
* Ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
* Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.
* Ensure supply chain risks are understood, managed and communicate.
Process Improvement:
* Identify opportunities for process improvement within procurement and administrative functions.
* Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
* Streamline workflows to optimise resource utilisation.
Compliance:
* Ensure procurement activities adhere to relevant laws and regulations.
* Monitor and enforce compliance with company policies and procedures.
Skills & Experience:
You will have the following skills or experience:
* Ideally, a minimum of 3 years’ experience working within a procurement and/or similar environment
* Possess a high standard of Procurement competence in key areas of sourcing, process knowledge, contracting skills and supplier management. Good negotiation skills that drive positive business outcomes and ability to influence at all levels.
* Good project management skills, product awareness, commercial acumen, financial awareness, risk and opportunity management
* Demonstrate exemplary business acumen.
* Works on own initiative with minimal supervision and with responsibility for delivery, escalating concerns.
* Ability to utilise the collective experience and knowledge within the team to deliver effective solutions.
* Ability to build, grow and influence networks, outside of own team, to support collaboratively working.
* Accuracy and attention to detail.
* Utilising all available information to prioritise workload and communicate this effectively to stakeholders when required.
* Very good interpersonal skills that support collaborative stakeholder relationships.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Likely to possess CIPS L4/5 qualification, working towards or equivalent standard.
* Must either hold Security Clearance or be a UK national eligible to obtain necessary clearances.
About us:
At Peregrine, we see beyond the immediate and look to the horizon. We build lasting, meaningful partnerships with our clients, and deliver flexible solutions for every resourcing need, both now and in the future. Together, we help our clients to engage, develop and harness the skills they need to achieve and grow the workforce they want. We have a range of benefits you will receive alongside your salary.
Our culture:
At Peregrine we embrace fresh ideas, and we love learning fast. Our solutions are trusted and established, so we have the confidence of knowing we have a solid foundation. We rely on openness and honesty, and we’re always ready to help each other out. And we believe that our work can benefit society – whether it’s finding the digital talent of the future or being a driver for social mobility.
Our commitment to diversity:
At Peregrine, we’re proudly committed to championing diversity and inclusion, with company-wide initiatives to drive greater social mobility and reduce our environmental impact. Our teams represent a huge breadth of cultures, languages, and ethnicities, and over 20 different nationalities. We also employ candidates from a range of educational and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our partnerships with numerous charities ensure that we can stay well-informed and continue to improve our practices for the future. It reflects in the way we recruit for our clients as we assist them in becoming more diverse.