Paul Michael Stokes
Bridgwater,Somerset
Summary
Accomplished nuclear professional with extensive experience in program oversight and event leadership. Proven expertise in corporate event planning, stakeholder engagement, and team collaboration. Successfully managed the re-platforming of the Hinkley Point B simulator, demonstrating strong skills in root cause analysis and human performance mentoring. Committed to continuous improvement and excellence in the nuclear industry, with a proactive communication style that influences stakeholders effectively.
Overview
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1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work history
Supply Chain Manager
EDF Energy
2021.01 - 2026.07
- Supply Chain Manager Responsibilities –
- Member of the Station's Senior Leadership Team making Strategic and Tactical Decisions for Generation, Defuelling and Transfer/Decommissioning;
- Nuclear Site Licence Condition No 3 (Property) responsibility;
- Leading the Station Supply Chain Team to achieve Functional, Station & Organisational objectives;
- Direct Management of 70% of the Station's OMS Core Budget;
- Provide commercial leadership to the Station and Department, ensuring that each decision is the “most commercially advantageous”;
- Develop & refine commercial strategies to suit varying situations;
- Monitor multi-million pound contracts performance against Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost metrics;
- Management of a Nuclear Spares Inventory of 61k items with a Net Book Value of £28M;
- Provide a timely & efficient Materials Management service;
- Assist with the Fleet development of EDF's Acquire Goods & Services Processes;
- Interface between adjoining Nuclear Facilities (Hinkley Point A & C);
- Station Executive Representative and Chair of the Retired Employees Association.
Contract Manager
EDF Energy
2001.01 - 2021.01
- Ensure that Contract Partners maintain full compliance within agreed safety and environmental standards and expectations by regularly reinforcing these standards and expectations. This is executed by spending time in the field observing and coaching behaviours;
- Oversight and management of multi-million pound Contracts;
- Encourage and support the development of partnerships with Contract Partners to integrate them into EDF systems and processes with joint ownership of works;
- Provide commercial leadership for allocated contracts ensuring ‘value for money' is obtained from the supply of all goods and services. This includes supplier appraisal, supporting development of specifications, tender preparation, tender assessment, negotiation, contract placement, inaugural meetings, variation management, claim management, programme / performance monitoring and payment validation.
- Act as the main point of contact between EDF and the Contract Partners. This includes providing internal advice within EDF where necessary;
- Arrange site access for all Contract Partners, taking into account Induction Training and Security Vetting;
- Ensure that Contract Partner staff are suitably qualified and experienced for the tasks that they will perform in line with Site Licence conditions;
- Manage the contract expenditure on behalf of the station and contribute to the development of the station financial strategy/plan using appropriate procurement strategies.
- Identify, understand and manage commercial risks and, when appropriate, seek support from specialists (ie. Central Supply Chain, Legal) to minimise EDFs risk exposure;
Group Head Acquire
British Energy
1997.01 - 2001.01
- Motivate, lead and manage Purchasing and Warehousing Team (including Tool Stores) to deliver company and station safety and commercial objectives;
- Provide commercial leadership ensuring that ‘value for money' is obtained from the supply of all goods and services;
- Provide commercial advice for supplier appraisal, tender preparation, tender assessment, negotiation and placement. Provide advice and support for claim management;
- Identify, understand and manage commercial risks and, when appropriate, seek support from specialists (ie. Central Supply Chain, Legal) to minimise EDFs risk exposure;
- Oversight of 61k nuclear plant spares;
- Lead delivery of materials management improvements in inventory reduction, spares availability improvement, planning, stores re-organisation and consolidation;
- Provide an efficient and timely materials, materials scheduling, inventory and stores service to support all site operations, maintenance, systems health and outage activities;
- Provide an efficient and timely free issue loan tool service, ensuring all tools are compliant with required legislative inspections;
- I have been part of the Station Emergency scheme arrangements for circa 25 years and currently fulfil the role of Emergency Admin and Welfare Officer; a role that I have held for circa 12 years. I was also part of the original covid reporting team at the station including the development of the reporting process.
Education
First Response Emergency Care (FREC) Level 3 -
IOSH Approved Safety for Executives and Directors - undefined
NCFE Level 2 - Nutrition & Health
NCFE Level 1 - Exercise Studies
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply - undefined
ONC Business & Finance - undefined
City & Guilds - Supplementary Studies Electrical Installations - Electronics
Bridgwater College
Maths AS Level -
Bridgwater College
Accounting GSE -
Bridgwater College
9 GSEs/CSEs - Maths, English and Science
Sydenham Comprehensive
Skills
- Restructuring program oversight
- Accountable for 60% of a Nuclear Sites OMGS spend
- Management of multi-million pound Contracts
- Proven Leader
- Event leadership and management
Corporate event planning
Stakeholder engagement
Team collaboration - Contract/Project Managed the re-platforming of the Hinkley Point B Simulator
- Management training course at Cranfield Management Centre
- Root Cause Analysis trained
- Human Performance Mentor
- Member of Nuclear Site Security Steering Group
- Diligent and hard working
- Self-motivated
- Ability to work on my own or as part of a team
- Good communicator
- Flexible
- A positive and proactive attitude
- Confident to challenge and influence people
- Nuclear Professional
- Hu Leader and Mentor
- Root Cause Analysis (SACI) Authorised
References
- Nicola, Fauvel, Station Director, nicola.fauvel@nnb-edfenergy.com, 07734 495211, EDF New Nuclear Build, Nr Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1UD, Hinkley Point C
- Trevor, Owen, Fleet Supply Chain Operations Manager, EDF Nuclear Generation, Gloucester Business Park, Gloucester, GL3 4AA
Affiliations
- Gym
- Tennis
- Running
- Cricket
- Gardening
- Performance Cars
Certification
Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
EDF Energy
2021.01 - 2026.07
Contract Manager
EDF Energy
2001.01 - 2021.01
Group Head Acquire
British Energy
1997.01 - 2001.01
ONC Business & Finance - undefined
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply - undefined
NCFE Level 1 - Exercise Studies
NCFE Level 2 - Nutrition & Health
IOSH Approved Safety for Executives and Directors - undefined
First Response Emergency Care (FREC) Level 3 -
City & Guilds - Supplementary Studies Electrical Installations - Electronics
Bridgwater College
Maths AS Level -
Bridgwater College
Accounting GSE -
Bridgwater College
9 GSEs/CSEs - Maths, English and Science
Sydenham Comprehensive