Commercial Procurement Assistant - Energy & Natural Resource
On-siteNorth East, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Develop and implement procurement and commercial strategies aligned with project objectives, including sourcing, tender documentation, and route development. Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify value-for-money outcomes, while supporting the full tender lifecycle from ITT preparation to contract award. Manage contract administration, monitor supplier performance, and maintain accurate records ensuring governance compliance. Support cost monitoring, forecasting, and commercial reporting to identify trends and risks, contributing to business cases and performance dashboards. Collaborate with project teams, legal advisors, and contractors to build effective stakeholder relationships and drive continuous process improvements within major nuclear and energy programmes.
Required Qualifications
- Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Procurement, Business, Engineering or a related discipline
- Prior experience supporting procurement, commercial or contract management activities
- Experience working within major projects, infrastructure, energy, utilities, construction, engineering or other regulated environments
- Understanding of procurement processes and contract administration principles
- Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Desired Qualifications
- Experience within the Nuclear, Energy, Infrastructure, Defence or Utilities sectors
- Knowledge of NEC contracts and procurement best practice
- Experience supporting procurements valued in excess of £5 million
- Exposure to business case development and governance approval processes
- Understanding of public sector procurement frameworks and government assurance processes
- Working towards or holding membership of a relevant professional body such as CIPS, RICS, APM or similar
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