Shutdown Procurement Analyst Clydach, Swansea | Contract until 31 December 2026 | Full-Time | Industrial / Manufacturing Introduction Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting on behalf of its prestigious client, Vale Europe, for a Shutdown Procurement Analyst based at the Mond Nickel Refinery in Clydach, Swansea. The Mond Nickel Refinery has been one of the world's leading nickel refineries for over 120 years. Vale is a global mining leader with operations across the UK, Europe, Asia, and the USA. This contract role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the successful delivery of major refinery shutdowns within a highly regulated industrial environment. The Role As a Shutdown Procurement Analyst, you will support planned refinery shutdowns by ensuring all materials, equipment, and services are procured safely, cost-effectively, and on schedule. You will work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Shutdown Management, and suppliers, managing the full procurement lifecycle from supplier pre-qualification through to contract closeout. Living Vale's core values of accountability, integrity, and teamwork, you will contribute directly to safe, efficient, and well-executed shutdown events through strong commercial stewardship and collaboration. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end procurement activities for shutdown-related goods and services. Conduct supplier pre-qualification and maintain readiness of approve...