Procurement Buyer

Description:

Balfour Beatty, a renowned leader in delivering complex infrastructure projects, is currently hiring two experienced Buyers to join its Major Projects Procurement Team, working on the high-profile Rolls Royce project based in Derby. This full-time hybrid role offers an excellent opportunity for procurement professionals to contribute to some of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure developments.

The role involves conducting tenders, sourcing suppliers, analysing procurement data, ensuring compliance with internal procedures, and working closely with stakeholders across the business. The successful candidates will be responsible for procuring complex material and subcontract packages, developing procurement strategies, managing procurement schedules, and contributing to cost-saving initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fulfil material requisitions and procurement activities within assigned packages of work.

• Ensure compliance with internal procurement procedures and track internal spend.

• Source suppliers, obtain quotations, and manage tender processes.

• Assist in the procurement of subcontract packages in support of the Senior Buyer.

• Create and maintain Supply Chain Strategies and Procurement Schedules.

• Liaise with suppliers for performance monitoring and relationship management.

• Negotiate cost savings and report added value activities.

• Build strong stakeholder relationships and contribute to strategic procurement delivery.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in procurement, ideally within construction or engineering environments.

• Demonstrated negotiation, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.

• Knowledge of subcontract procurement is desirable.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Eligibility to obtain security clearance including BPSS and SC.

Why Work for Balfour Beatty:

• Be part of large-scale projects like HS2 and Hinkley Point C.

• Competitive benefits including:

  • Smart working with up to 40% remote work.

  • 25 days annual leave (pro rata).

  • 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption and 4 weeks for paternity leave.

  • Pension scheme, share incentives, volunteering leave, and recognition programs.

Equality & Diversity:
Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and fair treatment. The company partners with organizations like WISE, enei, and Business Disability Forum and holds the Gold Award in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.