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Job No. BBUK21182

Buyer - Derby

Regional Buildings

Procurement

Derby
Permanent

About the role

Balfour Beatty has been selected by Rolls-Royce as its construction partner to support the expansion of its Raynesway site in Derby, and we are looking for a Buyer to join the team.


We're looking for a dynamic individual who can initially support one of our major projects through establishment and provide ongoing support of procurement activity.


Accountable for conducting tenders and obtaining quotes, analysing data, regular reporting and ensuring compliance to internal policies and procedures. The Buyer, as part of the wider Programme Procurement team, will be expected to support any initiatives and processes, and actively contribute to the delivery of the team’s strategy. The role will require regular supplier and subcontractor sourcing, engagement and support.


The successful candidate will be a point of contact for the Programme Team within the project applicable. They will be responsible for running the procurement activity for given packages of work, fulfilling significant / complex material requisitions to point of order as well as supporting with supply chain. This includes accountability for the creation of Supply Chain Strategies, Intelligence Reports, Procurement Schedules as well as support of other procurement teams on the Programme. The successful candidate will also be tasked with ensuring utilisation of group agreements by the business and the subcontract supply chain.

What you'll be doing

Fulfilling requisitions on behalf of the business



  • Ensuring internal spend compliance

  • Sourcing suppliers and obtaining quotations

  • Conducting tender processes

  • Supporting Senior Buyer in the procurement of Subcontract Packages

  • Supplier meetings and engagement

  • Creation of Supply Chain Strategies

  • Management of Procurement Schedules

  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders

  • Identifying key trends or opportunities for cost reduction

  • Negotiating discounts and savings & ensuring accurate reporting of such along with value add activities

  • Supplier performance management

  • Ensuring adherence to procurement processes and procedures

Who we're looking for


We're looking for a proactive and commercially minded procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong relationships whilst delivering results.


Essential Skills & Experience



  • A minimum of 2 years' experience within a procurement, purchasing, or supply chain role.

  • A proven track record of delivering results, managing competing priorities, and meeting deadlines without compromising quality.

  • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

  • Confident negotiation skills with the ability to secure commercial value and build positive supplier relationships.

  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels.

  • A team-oriented approach, coupled with the ability to work independently and use your own initiative.

  • Customer-focused mindset, committed to delivering an outstanding service to internal and external stakeholders.

  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and implement practical solutions.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain security clearances, including BPSS and Security Check (SC).


Desirable



  • Knowledge and understanding of subcontract procurement processes within a project-based or construction environment.


Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.


Why join us?


As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:


- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Operating across England and Wales, our buildings teams create places where people live, are cared for, work, learn, meet and have fun, with a focus on the aviation, health, defence, education and development sectors.


Diversity and inclusion


At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do.  Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives. 


As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. 


We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments. 


We’re looking to continually improve our recruitment process, so if you have any feedback, please share this with us via candidaterecruitmentenquiries@balfourbeatty.com


 

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