Senior Buyer
3 months ago
About the role
Our innovative thinking shapes our industry; equipping the world for tomorrows challenges.
Join our Enabling Functions team as a Senior Buyer supporting our Regional Civils Business Unit and you can contribute to tangible, worthwhile work you can be proud of
What you'll be doing
As Senior Buyer you will have the following responsibilities:
Preparation of invitation to tenders and requests for quotations for subcontract, materials and service requirements; Carrying out due diligence and commercial checks for supply partners; Complete a full evaluation of tender responses and compile award recommendations for approval; Ensure that Contract requirements are met and high quality, value for money contracts are negotiated to deliver efficiencies and saving targets; Establish long term relationships with the supply chain focusing on value for money, service and product quality and continuous improvement to drive competitive advantage for Balfour Beatty; Manage supply chain performance and provide regular reports to include performance development plans as required; Monitor the supply market to identify potential new suppliers and products and lead meetings with suppliers to understand their products; Understand the supplier market, keeping abreast of market developments, demand trends and risks; Work cross-functionally with all departments to drive and deliver HSEQ+S principles and commercial objectives; Ensure strict compliance with processes and procedures and ensure quality standards are maintained; Provide procurement support for work winning opportunities for the Business Unit; Focus on exceeding minimum service expectations by delivering an agile, value adding service with a deep understanding of the customers requirements, technical competence, functional knowledge and process efficiency; Establish performance led, long term supplier relationships focusing on value for money, service & product quality, social value and continuous improvement to drive competitive advantage; Support the delivery of Sustainable Procurement and the Social Value plan.
Who we're looking for
The following experience/qualifications are required:
Previous senior level experience of Procurement and Supply Chain Management processes within a construction, or a related sector. Organised and an understanding of procurement compliance, commercial awareness, a measured approach to decision making, and the ability to ensure best value procurement; The ability to adopt a pragmatic, yet disciplined approach to process complianceExperience of Oracle R12 would be an advantage; MCIPS or equivalent preferred Well-developed negotiation skills are essential, along with experience of running tenders and negotiating complex deals of high value/ business impact, with a track record of delivering value Experience in Category Management, SRM and SPM is desirable
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs 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 wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats 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-
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