Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

About the role

Balfour Beatty has been selected by Rolls-Royce as its construction partner to support the expansion of its Raynesway site in Derby, and we are looking for a Buyer to join the team.

We're looking for a dynamic individual who can initially support one of our major projects through establishment and provide ongoing support of procurement activity.

A 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.

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

We're looking for a proactive and commercially minded procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong relationships whilst delivering results.

• A minimum of 2 years' experience within a procurement, purchasing, or supply chain role.
• A proven track record of delivering results, managing competing priorities, and meeting deadlines without compromising quality.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident negotiation skills with the ability to secure commercial value and build positive supplier relationships.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels.
• A team-oriented approach, coupled with the ability to work independently and use your own initiative.
• Customer-focused mindset, committed to delivering an outstanding service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and implement practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearances, including BPSS and Security Check (SC).

• Knowledge and understanding of subcontract procurement processes within a project-based or construction environment.

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…