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Katharine Whitehorn

Senior Procurement Specialist – UAE
Job Reference: CEU03

SKILLS
  • 10 years’ experience in nuclear power procurement is mandatory.
 
JOB DESCRIPTION
 
To handle the purchasing of nuclear related materials, equipment and services, from initiation to post-award administration for company’s requirements to ensure that those requirements are met in a safe, compliant, timely, and efficient manner to ensure safe and reliable operation and maintenance of the Nuclear Power Plant.
 
Procurement
  • Prepare plan, schedule, process and procedure to purchase spare parts, tools, materials, equipment, and services as appropriate and in a timely and cost-effective manner to ensure safe and reliable operation and maintenance of the nuclear power plant;
  • Support nuclear supplier qualification as required, update the qualified supplier list;
  • Understand the specifications and scope of work, and ensure all Quality Assurance, HSE, Engineering, and end user requirements are included;
  • Review technical specification for the purchasing materials, equipment and services;
  • Interface with Engineering and QA as necessary to resolve issues;
  • Prepare accurate tender documents and ensure adherence to tender process;
  • Assess bids ensuring that they are allowable under policies and allocated budgets;
  • Review competitive bids, quotes, and proposals by evaluating proposals, reviewing with requesters and subject matter experts and analyzing any grounds for rejection;
  • Verify Technical Evaluation ensuring participation by QA and Engineering, and prepare the Commercial Evaluation;
  • Meet and negotiate and/ or clarify terms with suppliers as requested by the management;
  • Prepare recommendation for award, with thorough justification to support decision as per the DOA, and ensuring that all required information is available;
  • Prepare and issue the final agreement for signature;
  • Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contracted obligations;
  • Clarify contract requirements and assist in conflict resolution;
  • Create and track Purchase Orders using the ERP system to ensure that items are delivered promptly and correctly;
  • Administer the necessary information needed for the agreements alongside with the User Department;
  • Expedite manufacturing progress to ensure delivery of materials, equipment and service with required quality;
  • Serve on the Emergency Procurement Duty Roster.
 
Quality Assurance
  • Ensure that all work carried out is of the highest standards of safety and quality, and in compliance with the department and company-wide quality assurance program, in order to effectively support safe and reliable plant operation;
  • Support continuous learning and application of industry best practices in order to maintain the highest quality of procurement workmanship;
  • Promptly report quality related issues or deficiencies on procurement activities to line management;
  • Maintain vigilance against counterfeit, fraudulent and suspect items.
 
Planning, Reporting and Systems
  • Develop reports and statistics in area of work;
  • Notify users before the expiration of service contracts to ensure contract renewal or retendering without interruption of service;
  • Assist in the development of annual demand and contract plans including strategies based on risk and value, and handle updates and follow-ups thereof;
  • Monitor and report on supplier performance;
  • Solicit feedback on user satisfaction;
  • Keep all documentation up-to-date and available in the appropriate system;
  • Make maximum use of available systems; support implementation of new systems.