Senior Buyer

About The Role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

About The Role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives? Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project. As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster. Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Senior Buyer to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

Role Purpose:

To implement designated procurement plans in accordance with the NZT Procurement and Supply Chain Management strategy. The role is accountable for conducting tenders and obtaining quotes, analysing data, regular reporting and ensuring compliance to internal policies and procedures. The Senior Buyer, as part of the wider 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 stakeholders and supply chain within the wider Procurement team. They will be responsible for fulfilling significant / complex material requisitions to point of order as well as supporting with supply chain and subcontract category management. This includes developing Package Aquisiton plans, producing Tender recommendation reports and management of Procurement Schedules What you'll be doing

• Propose and develop (in conjunction with the Procurement Manager/Head of Procurement) indirect and direct Category/Subcontract strategies, delivering the most economical procurement route for the project.
• Carrying out the procurement process for complex equipment packages in accordance with NZT procurement & supply chain management strategy in relation to the following:
• Preparation of request for proposals and quotations
• Evaluation and analysis of supplier responses (both quantative and qualitative)
• Assessing value (using Most Economically Advantageous Tender or Social Value evaluation techniques)

• Carrying out commercial checks for suppliers and past performance
• Conducting negotiations to enable the shortlisting of suppliers
• Make shortlist recommendations to the Procurement Manager, Head of Procurement and project team, highlighting distinguishing factors between suppliers and the rationale behind recommendations.

• Conducting final negotiations with selected suppliers in order to enable the preparation of contracts/orders and compliance with NZT procurement governance
• Provide support and supervision to the team in relation to procurement activities assigned to them (as per stages detailed above)
• Provide regular reports on procurement and supplier performance
• Monitor the supply market to identify potential new suppliers and products and meet with suppliers to understand their products / services.
• Understand the supplier market, keeping abreast of market developments, demand trends and risks
• 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 our client.
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
• Collaborative working

Who we’re looking for The role will require substantial experience of complex procurement processes within a construction related environment.

• Relevant business degree or equivalent experience (desired)
• 5+ years’ experience within a Procurement role
• Experience of implementing and developing procurement strategies across indirect / direct categories
• Highly results orientated (proven track record of exceeding targets)
• Team player
• Demonstrates negotiation skills
• Mature 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 procurement ERP and e-tendering systems (e.g. Oracle, Jaggaer or similar)
• Knowledge of Subcontract Procurement Process
• Supply Chain Management Experience
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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?

Benefits

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’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities. From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

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 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 Assessment 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: 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: #J-18808-Ljbffr

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