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The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading procurement and supply chain activities across all phases of current nuclear project delivery—from early development and contracting strategy through to execution and closeout.
This role ensures that procurement is fully integrated into project planning and delivery, enabling early identification of risks, identifying qualified suppliers for both quality and technical capabilities , and ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of materials, equipment, and subcontracted services.
As a core member of the Project Management Team (PMT), the Procurement Manager drives supplier performance, supports schedule certainty, and ensures alignment with nuclear regulatory, quality, and contractual requirements.

Development Phase – Strategy & Planning
Lead development of the project procurement strategy, aligned with execution model (modularization, fabrication, field install)
Identify long-lead materials, critical equipment,



and key subcontract scopes early in the project lifecycle
Establish supplier qualification and prequalification plans, ensuring alignment to nuclear QA requirements and regulatory expectations
Work with Engineering and Project Controls to align specifications, scopes, and procurement packages with execution schedules
Support development of contracts, commercial terms, and risk allocation strategies

Lead supplier qualification, audits, and pre-award evaluations, ensuring vendors meet nuclear quality, technical, and regulatory requirements
Prepare a comprehensive Procurement Plan to highlight how procurement activities will be executed.
Coordinate cross-functional reviews of procurement packages (Engineering, Quality, Construction) prior to issue
Validate readiness of suppliers, fabrication plans, and logistics strategies prior to award and execution
Ensure procurement documentation, specifications, and contracts are complete, compliant, and execution-ready
Support readiness reviews to confirm procurement is aligned with project execution planning

Execution Phase – Procurement & Supplier Management
Manage end-to-end procurement activities including bidding, evaluation, negotiation, and award
Administer contracts and manage supplier/subcontractor performance against safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives
Track and report on procurement status, expediting, delivery risks, and mitigation actions
Lead expediting, logistics coordination, and material delivery to support construction and fabrication timelines
Maintain strong integration with Construction and Project Controls to ensure material availability aligns with field execution

Supplier & Subcontractor Performance Management
Monitor supplier performance, including delivery, quality, and contract compliance
Work closely with Quality teams to ensure supplier adherence to nuclear QA programs and inspection requirements
Address supplier issues, including delays, nonconformances, and claims
Drive continuous improvement across the supply chain to reduce risk and improve performance

Commercial & Contract Management
Lead contract negotiations, change management, and claims resolution
Manage cost control within procurement scope, including tracking commitments and forecasts
Ensure alignment between contract terms and project risk profile




Support dispute resolution and commercial strategy development

Project Integration & Interface Management
Integrate procurement activities with Engineering, Quality, Construction, and Project Controls
Support development of work packaging, sequencing, and construction readiness planning
Participate in risk identification and mitigation planning from a procurement and supply chain perspective
Provide regular reporting and updates to project leadership and stakeholders

Lead and develop procurement professionals across the project (buyers, expeditors, supply chain coordinators)
Ensure team members are trained and aligned with nuclear procurement and quality requirements
Support development of supply chain capability for future nuclear projects

Direct oversight of procurement and supply chain team members
Functional leadership across project teams for procurement-related activities
Influence across Engineering, Quality, Construction, and Commercial stakeholders

Bachelor’s degree or College Diploma in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline

- SCMP, CPSM, or equivalent certification considered an asset
- 10+ years of progressive procurement/supply chain experience in EPC, construction, or major infrastructure projects
- Experience in nuclear or highly regulated industries strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience supporting project-based procurement across development and execution phases
- Experience managing complex supplier networks and subcontracted work scopes

Strong understanding of procurement lifecycle within EPC or project-based delivery models
Experience with supplier qualification, contracting strategies, and long-lead procurement
Knowledge of nuclear quality requirements and regulatory expectations (CSA specifically N299, ASME, NQA-1 considered an asset)
Strong commercial, negotiation, and contract management skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, multidiscipline project environment
Combination of project site, office, and supplier/vendor locations
Travel required for supplier audits, site coordination, and project support
Extended hours may be required to support project milestones
Demonstrates accountability, integrity, and strong commercial judgment
Champions nuclear safety culture and regulatory compliance

Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considering all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws.

📌 Head of Supply Chain & Procurement (Cambridge)
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