Sales Executive

Description:

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an experienced and motivated Buyer to join their team in Aberdeen. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of the BBNP ASTI Project, a major 400kV Overhead Line project from Beauly to Peterhead — the largest of its kind in the UK. The Buyer will play a crucial role in leading and delivering procurement activities that support both the project and the company’s broader mission to advance the UK’s energy infrastructure and net-zero goals.

You will be responsible for developing, updating, and managing procurement strategies and schedules, ensuring that all procurement processes comply with company policies while delivering value and efficiency. The position involves active engagement with suppliers, conducting negotiations, preparing tenders, and managing supply chain risks to ensure materials and services are delivered to specification, on time, and within budget.

This is a hybrid position based in Aberdeen, with occasional travel required to the project site in Elgin.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, update, and manage procurement strategies and schedules for the BBNP ASTI Project.

• Expedite key materials to site, ensuring timely delivery and quality compliance.

• Prepare and issue requests for proposals (RFPs) and quotations.

• Conduct supplier evaluations and manage supply chain risks effectively.

• Lead negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve the best commercial and technical outcomes.

• Prepare and process purchase orders in accordance with internal governance standards.

• Monitor the supplier market to identify potential new partners and maintain relationships with existing ones.

• Establish and manage performance-led supplier relationships focused on value for money, service quality, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and processes, maintaining transparency and accountability in all transactions.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Proven experience in procurement processes within the utilities or construction sector.

• Strong background in strategic procurement, negotiation, and project scheduling.

• Excellent analytical skills with a sound understanding of commercial and contractual principles.

• Familiarity with NEC3 & NEC4 contracts.

• Ability to work collaboratively while maintaining a pragmatic yet disciplined approach to compliance.

• MCIPS qualification (or willingness to work toward it) is advantageous.

Why Join Balfour Beatty:

Balfour Beatty is a global leader in infrastructure, delivering complex and meaningful projects that power communities and support national growth. The company values its employees’ development and offers numerous benefits, including:

• Smart working options with up to 40% remote flexibility.

• 25 days of paid annual leave (pro rata).

• Family-friendly policies, including 28 weeks of full pay for maternity/adoption and four weeks for paternity/partner leave.

• Pension and share incentive plans, volunteering leave, and employee recognition schemes.

You’ll be contributing to projects that strengthen the UK’s energy security and advance its sustainability goals, while working in a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking organization.

About the Company:

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) division partners with regional, national, and international electricity network operators to deliver technical engineering solutions across the entire electricity grid. From design and construction to maintenance, the company plays a pivotal role in developing some of the UK’s most ambitious and transformative energy projects.

Balfour Beatty is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive regardless of background or identity. The company proudly holds Gold Award status under the UK Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme and is a Disability Confident Employer.