The role of Procurement Specialist is an opportunity for you to participate in the renewable energy growth by joining the EDF Renewables UK & Ireland procurement team, with particular focus on building new onshore wind projects.

The primary focus of this role will be to support our portfolio of onshore wind projects in the UK and Irish markets (circa 600MW of consented projects and as many in the planning process).

Reporting to the Onshore Wind Senior Procurement Manager, you will provide comprehensive procurement support to the onshore wind business unit. This will include procuring consulting services to the BU for early development stage projects, up to supporting the construction team with the procurement of major contracts of BoP, eBoP construction activities as well as wind turbines supply and installation agreements.

What you’ll be doing day to day…

• Preparing and managing formal and informal RfQs to ensure alignment between EDF business opportunities and its relevant supply chain
• Preparing purchase orders and contracts for goods, works and services in consultation
• Performing regular reviews of the performance of framework contracts within their market areas
• Supporting the commercial management team with warranty claims, disputes, contract amendments and variations
• Leading or supporting on contract negotiations with suppliers to ensure value for money, savings are achieved, and efficiencies are secured for the business whilst managing risk
• Liaising regularly with suppliers
• Audit / review compliance with approved procurement procedures

What do you need to be great in this role?

The successful candidate will have previous experience in the procurement of either Renewables and/or Construction industry or of a similar capital-intensive environment, you will have a comprehensive knowledge of the principles of procurement and/or contract management and cost management.

You’ll be able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the principles of procurement and contract management and a proven track record and experience with major construction projects and/or other energy projects.

You will be educated to a degree in quantity surveying, procurement or a business/commercial discipline.

Additional desirable skills:

• A RICS or CIPS membership (or working towards qualification).
• Proven negotiation/influencing skills with an understanding of contract law
• Understanding and experience with EU procurement regulations.

Pay, benefits and culture…

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays with ability to buy additional holiday and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, electric vehicle scheme, gym membership, discounts and employee pricing.

At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.

Why EDF Renewables?

EDF Renewables purpose is to accelerate a net zero future where clean energy powers our lives. We want to make the net zero future happen as fast as we can. We want to set the pace and, where necessary, disrupt the status quo and transform perceptions.

We are here to combat climate change; this is a clear and tangible goal for us. Climate change is what galvanises us to bring the right solutions to the UK and Ireland.

Our mission is critical in the pursuit of our purpose, we will lead the way in the delivery and operation of renewable technologies. We are proud to utilise fully our EDF heritage and place ourselves at the core of the industry.

We are constantly challenging ourselves to improve the way things are being done. We bring leadership to our interactions and collaborations with one another, how we influence our partners and external bodies, how we use technology.