Procurement EngineerLargs   £24,908 to £45,309 + excellent benefits

Procurement Engineer

Supply Chain Department

Hunterston B Power Station

£24,908 to £45,309 + excellent benefits

British Energy is a FTSE 100 company and is the UK’s largest generator of electricity, supplying more than one-sixth of the nation’s needs. It is the lowest carbon emitter of the major UK generators. With a clear focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence, we pride ourselves on delivering far more than just power.

Working as a dedicated Procurement Engineer managing and maintaining the technical/quality aspects of the catalogue, and reporting to the Lead Procurement Engineer, you will support the implementation of all activities and initiatives relating to procurement at Hunterston Power Station.

Ensuring that all activities support safe & reliable operation of the plant and maintaining full compliance within agreed safety and environmental standards and expectations, you will support the work week management process, particularly underpinning the materials planning process and will develop procurement specifications, in conjunction with technical specialists and buyers. You will monitor and advise on shelf life extensions and plant refurbishment activities and assist in the management of the company’s strategic spares technical catalogue & company technical catalogue, including liaison with suppliers, providing assistance in the identification & disposal of ‘obsolete/not fit for purpose’ strategic spares and ensuring accuracy in existing technical specifications and new specific strategic items.

Self-motivation, a flexible approach and a positive attitude is essential. You will be a good communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop effective relationships with key stakeholders.

Sound working knowledge of technical and quality assurance arrangements is required. As a minimum, you should have a relevant HNC, and those with a degree may have an advantage.

For further information and to apply please visit click on the Apply button. If you do not have internet access please call (01452) 653740 quoting vacancy reference number HNB/139633.

Closing date: 9 January 2009. Successful applicants will be contacted within 4 weeks.

British Energy is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

Job Reference:   HNB/139633

Closing Date:     09-Jan-2009