About the role

Amazing infrastructure isn’t the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join Beatty’s Major Projects team as a Buyer for Rolls Royce in Derb y, and help deliver critical infrastructure that powers communities across the region. This is a 15-month fixed term contract (maternity cover), however, due to a solid pipeline of work and endless opportunities for growth and development, there is potential for this role to be made permanent. 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 2+ years’ experience within a Procurement role Highly results orientated (proven ability to complete tasks efficiently and promptly, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes under tight deadlines Highly organised Demonstrates negotiation skills Strong team player Strong stakeholder management skills Flexible and driven Customer focussed Problem solving skills, ability to use own initiative to identify areas of improvement & propose solutions. Demonstrates strong written and verbal skills Knowledge of Subcontrct Procurement Process (desired) Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Ability to achieve security clearances including BPSS and SC

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

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.

Diversity and inclusion

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 To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/ We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com Show more Show less