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Procurement Specialist Jobs in Sellafield

Procurement Specialist

​A Procurement Specialist in the engineering sector is responsible for overseeing purchasing activities and sourcing materials required for engineering projects. The role utilises supply chain management skills and an understanding of the engineering market to negotiate contracts, manage vendors and ensure cost-efficiency.

To excel in this field, you must possess sound understanding of procurement principles, excellent negotiation abilities, and a strong analytical mindset. Academic qualifications such as a degree (or equivalent) in engineering, business, or supply chain management are typically preferred when seeking work as a Procurement Specialist.

Prior experience in procurement, preferably within the engineering industry, is required. Employers search for Procurement Specialist candidates demonstrating solid supplier relationships, practical knowledge of purchasing strategies, and a record of achieving significant cost savings.

​Sellafield​

Sellafield is a nuclear facility in Cumbria, England. It covers an area of more than 1,000 hectares and includes an operational nuclear power station and a fuel reprocessing plant where radioactive waste is recycled into new fuel for use in the nuclear industry. Sellafield is presently working on decommissioning four Magnox nuclear power stations located on the site, while safeguarding and managing used fuel from more than 100 reactors during the past 50 years.

Sellafield is in West Cumbria, one of the most beautiful areas of the country to explore. It is surrounded by the Lake District national park, which is an amazing area to visit and attracts many tourists. 

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