Senior Buyer UK Fusion Energy STEP Fusion Programme

Description

Senior Buyer UK Fusion Energy (UKFE) STEP Programme West Burton, Nottinghamshire

44,290 + Bonus + Outstanding Defined Benefit Pension

Hybrid Working Minimum 3 Days Per Week On Site

Help Build The Commercial Foundations Of The UK's Fusion Energy Future

UK Fusion Energy (UKFE) is delivering STEP, the programme established to create the world's first prototype fusion power plant. Bringing together government, industry and world–leading expertise, the programme is laying the foundations for a future fusion energy sector in the UK. As UKFE continues to grow, procurement plays a critical role in ensuring the right suppliers, partnerships and commercial frameworks are in place to support delivery. This is an opportunity to join at a formative stage and influence how a nationally significant programme engages with the market, manages commercial risk and develops its supply chain strategy.

The Role

Working as part of UKFE's Commercial Function, you'll support complex procurement activity across a diverse portfolio of requirements, helping shape sourcing strategies, engage the market and deliver robust commercial outcomes.

This is far more than a transactional buying role.

You'll work with senior stakeholders across the organisation, helping to navigate commercial challenges, support strategic decision–making and ensure procurement activity is delivered within a robust governance framework.

Responsibilities will include:

Leading complex procurement and sourcing activitiesDeveloping procurement and category strategiesManaging supplier engagement and market interactionsSupporting major commercial and procurement decisionsEnsuring compliance with Procurement Act 2023 and associated governance requirementsBuilding effective relationships across internal and external stakeholder groupsSupporting commercial assurance and procurement best practiceContributing to the development of supplier and partnership strategiesManaging procurement risk within a complex programme environment

What We're Looking For

We're interested in procurement professionals who combine strong commercial judgement with the ability to influence stakeholders and operate effectively within a complex, highly regulated environment.

You will be able to demonstrate:

Significant experience within procurement, commercial or contract management rolesExperience supporting major programmes, portfolios or complex procurement activitiesStrong understanding of Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), governance and assurance requirementsThe ability to influence stakeholders and support strategic decision–makingStrong negotiation, communication and relationship–building capabilityExperience managing commercial risk and balancing competing prioritiesConfidence in operating in environments characterised by complexity and continual change

Professional accreditation such as CIPS, or a commitment to working towards a recognised commercial qualification, would be advantageous.

Backgrounds That Could Be Relevant

We would particularly welcome applications from individuals with experience in:

Public SectorNuclearDefenceEnergyUtilitiesEngineeringInfrastructureTransportAerospaceOther regulated industries

Typical job titles may include:

Senior BuyerProcurement ManagerSenior Procurement ManagerCategory ManagerStrategic Sourcing LeadProcurement Business PartnerCommercial & Procurement ManagerProcurement Lead

Why Join UKFE?

The most exciting part of this opportunity isn't where the programme is today. It's where it's going. The procurement strategies, commercial frameworks and supplier relationships being established now will help shape the future direction of the programme for years to come.

Joining at this stage provides a rare opportunity to influence a nationally significant programme whilst building your own career within an organisation expected to grow substantially as STEP progresses. Alongside a highly competitive package and outstanding pension scheme, you'll gain exposure to complex procurement challenges, strategic commercial decision–making and one of the most ambitious programmes currently underway in the UK. Above all, you'll be helping build the partnerships and supply chains that could support the future of fusion energy.

Package

44,290 basic salaryCorporate bonus schemeOutstanding defined benefit pensionHybrid working arrangementExcellent long–term career progression opportunities

Interested?

If you're looking for a procurement role with genuine purpose, strategic influence and the opportunity to contribute to something truly significant, I'd be delighted to tell you more.

Contact Will Taylor at Hays in Lincoln for a confidential discussion and full briefing on the role, team and future opportunities within UK Fusion Energy.

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