Buyer

Your contributions will help us create new opportunities and possibilities every day - for us, for the country's infrastructure, and for yourself.,

• Carry out the procurement process for procurement requirements in accordance with CSUK procurement & supply chain management strategy, under the supervision of the Senior Buyer in relation to the following:
+ Preparation of request for proposals and quotations. + Compilation of data relating supplier responses, highlighting inconsistences and differences and presenting information enable evaluation of responses. + Carrying out supplier evaluations for designated procurement exercises. + Conducting negotiations to enable the shortlisting of suppliers, for designated procurement exercises. + Supporting final negotiations with selected suppliers. + Preparing orders in accordance with CSUK procurement governance.
• Liaise with sites to assist with the resolution of supply issues as and when required
• Provide regular reports on procurement and supplier performance
• Monitor vendor database to ensure that it contains up to date details of available suppliers
• Focus on exceeding minimum service expectations by delivering an agile, value adding service with a deep understanding of customer requirements, technical competence, functional knowledge and process efficiency.
• Establish performance led, long term supplier relationships focusing on value for money, service & product quality and continuous improvement to drive competitive advantage for Balfour Beatty.
  
  The following experience/qualifications are required: -
• Highly results orientated (proven track record of exceeding targets)
• Problem solving skills, ability to use own initiative to identify areas of improvement & propose solutions.
• Able to prioritise - with support - a challenging workload of competing priorities
• Good understanding of how to run end to end procurement projects from market research, through sourcing, to contract and supplier management
• Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against bid / project milestones
• Experience in negotiating commercial deals and contractual terms and conditions
• Analytical, numerically astute with strong proven problem-solving abilities;
• Commercially and financially aware with well-developed negotiating skills;
• Thinks creatively and pragmatically to apply commercial good practice to solve business problems
• Knowledge of the construction/civils market
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience
• Experience of Oracle R12 and Jaegaer Bravo would be an advantage
MCIPS / studying towards CIPS / equivalent qualifications or experience

Balfour Beatty Group Enabling Functions are Legal, Finance, IT and Procurement, Communications, Health Safety and Environment, HR and Sustainability. Together, they support delivery of our Build to Last strategy whilst improving efficiencies and standardising our approach, systems and processes., At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

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…