Procurement Specialist
3 weeks ago
Role Overview
At Balfour Beatty, we are committed to innovative solutions that address the challenges of tomorrow's energy landscape.
We are seeking a Buyer to support our Power Transmission & Distribution Business Unit, specifically focusing on the Overhead Line (OHL) segment. This position plays a crucial role in executing significant projects that have a meaningful impact on our operations and the broader community.
Our team is engaged in a comprehensive project portfolio aimed at transforming the energy sector in Scotland, emphasizing the importance of energy security and achieving net zero goals.
This position may involve occasional travel to various project sites across Scotland.
Key Responsibilities
As a Buyer, your responsibilities will include:
- Updating and managing Procurement Strategies for OHL projects as part of the overall Power T&D operations in Scotland.
- Creating, updating, and overseeing Procurement Schedules for the Scotland OHL business on a daily basis.
- Expediting essential materials to project sites.
- Preparing requests for proposals and quotations.
- Managing key supply chain risks effectively.
- Conducting supplier evaluations for designated procurement activities.
- Leading negotiations to shortlist suppliers for procurement exercises.
- Supporting final negotiations with selected suppliers.
- Preparing purchase orders in line with procurement governance as necessary.
- Monitoring the supply market to identify potential new suppliers and products.
- Focusing on exceeding service expectations by delivering an agile, value-added service with a thorough understanding of customer needs, technical expertise, and process efficiency.
- Establishing performance-driven supplier relationships that prioritize value for money, service quality, and continuous improvement to enhance competitive advantage.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Experience in procurement processes within a utilities-related environment, including collaboration with materials suppliers and subcontractors.
- A proven history of successful negotiation and adherence to processes.
- Strong analytical skills, commercial awareness, and a methodical approach to decision-making to ensure optimal procurement value.
- The ability to maintain a pragmatic yet disciplined approach to process compliance.
- MCIPS certification or a willingness to pursue it is advantageous.
Why Choose Balfour Beatty?
Our teams consistently deliver some of the UK's most ambitious and impactful projects, contributing to the development and maintenance of essential infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Employee Benefits
In addition to the rewarding nature of our work, we offer a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet your needs. Key benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangements, including staggered start and finish times, with opportunities for remote work where applicable.
- 25 days of paid annual leave (pro rata).
- Family-friendly policies, including 28 weeks of full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks of full pay for paternity/partner leave.
- Pension plans, share incentive programs, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more.
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