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Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance the company designs services and installs components fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatomes customers supply ever cleaner safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome and LinkedIn: Framatome.Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI 19.5%).
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Publication date
1/8/2026Category
SC - SUPPLY CHAIN - SCA - PURCHASING
Job Opening Title
Senior Buyer
Job type
Non fixed term
BU description
Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy recognised for delivering innovative value-added technologies that design build maintain and advance the worlds nuclear fleet. With 20000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide we provide components fuel and control systems for nuclear power plants along with a full suite of reactor services all focused on improving safety performance and sustainability.
Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%) were driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK our team is already 450 strong and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry were aiming to reach 550 dedicated professionals in 2026.
Nows your chance to join a company thats shaping the energy transition where your expertise will matter your growth will be supported and your work will help power generations to come.
Job description
The Senior buyer supports the business by delivering compliant timely and value-driven procurement of goods and services in line with approved procurement processes. The role works closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs technical specifications and project requirements translating these into effective procurement strategies.
The Senior Buyer leads sourcing activities including RFI RFQ and tenders applying strong technical and commercial understanding to engage with appropriate suppliers. The role contributes to the development and optimisation of the supplier base by identifying new vendors and driving value across safety quality delivery innovation and cost.
With solid knowledge of commercial terms and conditions and strong SAP capability the Senior Buyer advises on appropriate purchasing solutions (purchase orders framework agreement or other contracting solutions) ensuring effective contract placement compliance and actively managing and developing strategic supplier relationships.
What will you be doing
Liaise with Operations and other internal departments to identify internal requestors needs and requirements.
Manage procurement process including request for information supplier selection request for quotation quote assessment and negotiation of contractual terms with legal department support issuing of purchase orders in SAP and contract placement according to the established process.
Lead procurement activity for Tenders
Liaise with Operations to validate technical solutions
Source new suppliers for projects
Negotiate Trade agreements
Support market analysis
Prepare reports ad hoc
Being a force of proposals to optimize SRM
Manage a portfolio of suppliers
Profile
What we are looking for
Required Attributes:
Experience in nuclear manufacturing setting required
SAP knowledge required
SRM experience required
Proven experience of negotiating Trade agreements / SLA
Knowledge of contractual terms and ability to negotiate
Clear understanding of risks and mitigating solutions
Advanced IT skills (Excel Word)
Commitment to high-quality work with attention to detail
Ability to deliver quality result on schedule
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently and as a team player
Qualifications
Commercial/ technical degree bachelor minimum level or above
CIPS 4 or higher
Desired Personal Characteristics:
Confident manner good presentation skills
Determination - not easily discouraged or put off
Passion enthusiasm and charisma.
Innovative prepared to see beyond how it has been done before
Positive outlook always sees opportunity through any adversity
Resilient ready to bounce back from any challenges
Assertive gets things done when they need to be
Punctuality
Benefits
25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) Bank Holidays
8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
Individual and family private health care
Dental insurance for employees
Cashplan Level 2 cover
Life assurance (4x salary)
Employee assistance programme (EAP)
Income Protection
Professional Body Membership
Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
Babbel learn a new language
Generous family leave
Job location
United Kingdom Bristol
Job location (site)
Avonmouth
Travel
25%
Contract duration (in months)
N/A
Job family
Standard
Applicant criteria
Minimum level of education required
Bachelor
Minimum level of experience required
Experienced
Employment level
Non cadre
Extra informations
Background checking required
Non
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- HR Sourcing
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
- Materials Management
- Manufacturing
- MRP
- Contracts
About Company
Framatome’s teams design and build nuclear power plants, present at every stage of the process on all types of reactor technologies.
