Buyer

**About the role**
Are you a proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail? Do you thrive in fast-paced, challenging environments and have exceptional skills in stakeholder management and presentation? Join our team as a **Buyer** and take on a pivotal role in delivering critical procurement support for high-profile design and build projects.

**This role can be based from either Motherwell Or Aberdeen**

At Balfour Beatty Power T&D we are seeking a dynamic **self-starter** who can hit the ground running, manage complex procurement processes, and drive successful supplier relationships.

Our innovative thinking shapes our industry, equipping the world for tomorrow’s challenges.

Our Team is currently working on a vast project portfolio which is reshaping the entire energy sector in Scotland, with a focus on securing the UK's future energy security and net zero ambitions.
This role will require occasional travel to our projects around Scotland.
**What you'll be doing**
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Strategic Procurement_**
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement procurement strategies.
- Preparing procurement schedules woven into overall project timelines and construction programmes.
- Engaging Design and Engineering teams to gather and manage detailed technical specifications.

**_Tendering and Supplier Management_**
- Managing end-to-end tendering processes (e.g., issuing ITTs, logging responses) using e-tendering platforms.
- Conducting analysis of supplier bids, identifying risks, and making recommendations to support cost-effective decision-making.
- Strengthening supplier relationships through onboarding, compliance checks, and contract evaluations.

**_Subcontractor Management_**
- Leading the preparation and tendering of subcontract packages, ensuring precise alignment with technical, commercial, and HSEQ requirements.
- Evaluating subcontractor bids and performance, addressing underperformance whenever necessary, and escalating risks when required.
- Ensuring smooth integration of subcontract activities with project programmes.

**_Contracts and Reporting_**
- Drafting and issuing Purchase Orders, Contract Particulars, and various procurement documents while maintaining compliance with client and company policies.
- Delivering reports and presentations to internal stakeholders on procurement progress, subcontractor performance, and supply chain risks.
- **_Problem Solving and Collaboration_**:

- Resolving supplier queries in collaboration with Engineering teams.

Escalating unresolved risks or issues to senior team members.
**Who we're looking for**
- **Critical Thinking & Problem Solving**: You’re proactive and effective at resolving challenges, with the ability to analyse data and present well-grounded insights.
- **Stakeholder Management**: You excel at communication and balancing competing needs across multidisciplinary teams.
- **Presentation Skills**: Ability to present key procurement insights and progress clearly to senior stakeholders.
- **Procurement Knowledge**: Experience with tendering processes, contract management, and supply chain evaluation and a proven track record in negotiation.
- **Technical Expertise**: Comfortable working with e-tendering platforms, procurement tools, and key documentation standards.
- **Be a team player** with key leadership skills and proven stakeholder management
- **Experience**:Previous project experience within a Utilities or Construction related environment, working with both materials suppliers and subcontractors.
- **Education**:Relevant business degree, MCIPS (or studying towards) or equivalent experience is desired
- **Travel**:Willingness to travel within Scotland and across the UK for supplier visits and project/team meetings

**Why work for us**
- Be part of a major energy infrastructure investment that’s shaping the UK’s low-carbon future.
- Work on challenging, high-profile projects with the support of a skilled, multi-disciplinary team.
- Join a culture of learning, improvement, and excellence—where your voice makes a difference.
- Enjoy a competitive salary, development opportunities, and a flexible, inclusive working environment.

**Professional & Personal Development**

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.

We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

We're proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it’s sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified, our 70:20:10* approach to development means we have a learning approach that suits everyone.
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