Project Support Buyer - Edenbridge, United Kingdom - EDF Limited

EDF Limited
EDF Limited
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Edenbridge, United Kingdom

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_Energise your career, accelerate a net-zero future - #Renewablesjobs_


We have recently announced the acquisition of SAS Energy, specialists in providing solar technology for the commercial and industrial (C&I) sectors.

SAS Energy is now a fully owned subsidiary of EDF Renewables UK, bringing along a team of 30 solar experts and a portfolio of over 45 projects in development and construction.

This is your opportunity to be Project Buyer working on some of the most exciting solar projects

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The opportunity_**Based in Edenbridge, Kent with hybrid flexibility you will be our Project Support Buyer responsible for liaising with the suppliers to gain 3 quotations which will then be reviewed with the Project manager & site manager, material and/or services required for any project, to ascertain whether cost, product & timelines are suitable to meet client contract & project programme timelines.

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Pay, benefits and culture_**At EDF Renewables we're dedicated to doing good things and we take pride in tackling the world's biggest challenge - climate change.

We do this by embracing new ideas to create an innovative and open-minded culture, a culture where we trust the best versions of ourselves to make good things happen.


Alongside a competitive salary, bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, we offer a range of flexible benefits, and employee discounts to help you thrive across all aspects of your life.

You can spend your flexible fund on the benefits that matter to you, whether that's an electric vehicle, private healthcare, or additional holiday.


We'll offer you the flexibility, freedom and responsibility to make an impact in your role; whether that's on-site, in the office or hybrid working from home.

We're committed to championing diversity representation across gender, ethnicity, LGBT+, disability and more. This applies to all our roles, underpinned by our Everyone's Welcome inclusion programme.

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What you'll be doing_**You'll be responsible for placing orders against supplied quotations for product, materials & or services, or cost saving by placing separate orders against individual line items from the 3no supplied quotations in addition to;

  • Liaising with suppliers to build up customer relations & look at best ways to reduce project, business product expenditure/costs.
  • Updating cost sheets with orders placed
  • Querying any invoice with a supplier that does not match any agreed purchase order (in conjunction with the relevant Project manager & or Site Manager) relaying this invoice query into the accounts team.
  • Assist with other parts of all project/works and all parts of the business as and when necessary & instructed.
  • Liaise with SAS/TERC warehouse to arrange deliveries and collections in conjunction with haulage companies.
  • Ensure efficient use of any stock product SAS /TERC have to use on other sites.
  • Liaise with warehouse and site managers on any returned stock to ensure that you become aware of any over orders and possible future available stock.
  • What do you need to be great at this role?
  • You'll be well educated with excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritise your workload. Previous experience of purchasing, costing, buying within construction or electrical wholesale would be a distinct advantage. You'll have passion and ambition with a strong interest in renewable energy.
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Why EDF Renewables?_**At EDF Renewables UK & Ireland we're committed to tackling climate change.

Our rapidly growing team of 500 talented people share an ambition to create a net zero future where clean, green, energy powers all our lives.


It's a huge ambition and time is of the essence if we are to play our full part in meeting the UK and Ireland's challenging net zero targets.

With our unique mix of technologies including onshore and offshore wind, solar PV, battery storage and green hydrogen we are the UK & Ireland's most diverse generator of renewable energy.


To achieve our goal of generating a massive 10GW of renewable energy by 2035, we're working with stakeholders and communities throughout the UK and Ireland to unlock the enormous potential of the low carbon energy sector.


If you're passionate about tackling climate change to create the cleaner, greener future we all want, we would love you to come join us.

**Join us, and let's do good together.
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