Job Description

Senior Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist

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Location:
Warrington, GB, WA3 6YD
Company: Cavendish Nuclear
Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

Job Title: Senior Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist

Location: Warrington, Cheshire + Hybrid Working Arrangement

Compensation: Attractive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF67993

At Cavendish Nuclear we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist, based at our Warrington, Cheshire site.

The role

As aSenior Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll be at the forefront of delivering critical nuclear infrastructure projects that support national security and clean energy.





Day-to-day, you'll work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including project managers, quality assurance teams, and suppliers, to ensure procurement excellence across the Sellafield SRP (SPRS Retreatment Plant) project.


Lead and manage a procurement team, driving high performance and value delivery Develop and execute project procurement strategies aligned with cost, quality, and schedule goals Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers Ensure procurement deliverables are met through cross-functional collaboration Strengthen the supply chain to support both functional and business objectives




This is a full-time role based in Warrington, Cheshire, with a 37-hour working week, a hybrid working pattern requiring a minimum of 2-3 days onsite, and occasional travel to new suppliers and other sites.

Essential experience of the Senior Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist:

Experience in post-contract management within a highly regulated industry (e.g. nuclear, utilities, oil and gas) Strong understanding of NEC or similar contract frameworks Proven ability to manage procurement risks and implement mitigation strategies Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement and relationship management Confident in reporting to senior internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications for the Senior Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist:

Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent is desirable but not essential

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

What we offer

Generous holiday allowance Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+ Employee share scheme Employee shopping savings portal Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Cavendish employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually. 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Cavendish Nuclear

As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we're innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group - from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together.





We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 08/10/2025

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