Senior Buyer

General information

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative digital and value‑added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With more than 20,000 employees, the company designs, builds, and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation & control systems for nuclear power plants, and provides services aimed at improving safety, performance, and sustainability.

1/8/2026

SC - SUPPLY CHAIN - SCA - PURCHASING

Senior Buyer

Non fixed term

Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, delivering innovative value‑added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 20,000 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 focused on safety, performance, and sustainability. Backed by the EDF Group and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, our UK team of 450 professionals is growing, aiming to reach 550 dedicated workers in 2026.

Join us to shape the energy transition and support the growth of clean, low‑carbon energy.

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 agreements or other contracting solutions) ensuring effective contract placement, compliance and actively manages and develops strategic supplier relationships.

• Liaise with Operations and other internal departments to identify requestor needs and requirements.
• Manage the procurement process including request for information, supplier selection, request for quotation, quote assessment and negotiation of contractual terms with legal support, issuing 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.
• Advise on proposals to optimize SRM.
• Manage a portfolio of suppliers.

• Experience in a nuclear manufacturing setting.
• Strong SAP knowledge.
• SRM experience.
• Proven experience negotiating trade agreements / SLAs.
• 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 results on schedule.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.

• Commercial/technical degree, bachelor minimum level or above.
• CIPS 4 or higher.

• 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 adversity.
• Resilient, ready to bounce back from challenges.
• Assertive, gets things done when they need to be.
• Punctual.

• Purchasing, Sourcing, Procurement, HR Sourcing, SAP, Supply Chain Experience, ERP Systems, negotiation, Materials Management, Manufacturing, MRP, Contracts.

• 25 days annual leave per year, rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) plus 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 (4× 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.

United Kingdom – Bristol

Avonmouth

25%

Standard

Bachelor

Experienced

Non cadre