Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Location

Orwell Logistics Park, Ipswich

This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes – Sizewell C – a once-in-a-generation clean energy project that will help power over 6 million homes for decades to come.

Working within the Civil Works Alliance (a partnership between Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O'Rourke), you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of procurement and supply chain activities across one of Europe's largest infrastructure projects.

As a Buyer
, you'll support Procurement Managers in developing and delivering supply chain strategies that maximise value, ensure compliance and enable the successful delivery of major civil engineering works. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build or develop their procurement career within a complex, fast-paced project environment.

• Supporting the implementation of procurement strategies and processes across the project
• Assisting with sourcing and engaging an appropriate and capable supply chain
• Preparing and issuing tender enquiries and supporting the end-to-end tender process
• Coordinating commercial and technical reviews of tender submissions with key stakeholders (e.g. HSE, engineering, quality, commercial, planning and logistics teams)
• Supporting tender negotiations and the development of recommendations for contract award
• Assisting with drafting, issuing and execution of contracts in line with project governance
• Supporting the development and management of the project supplier database and market engagement activities
• Assisting with supply chain engagement strategies, including SME and local supplier initiatives and “Meet the Buyer” events
• Supporting the development of sustainable procurement strategies in line with project and client requirements
• Monitoring supply chain performance and supporting reporting activities
• Ensuring all procurement activities are delivered in line with ethical standards, legislation and nuclear regulatory requirements
• Promoting a strong focus on health, safety and environmental performance across all procurement activities

• Experience in a procurement, buying or supply chain role within construction, infrastructure or a similar environment
• Understanding of procurement processes and supply chain management principles
• Knowledge of tendering, contract processes and supplier engagement
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A collaborative approach with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and develop

• Working towards or interest in CIPS (MCIPS) or a related professional qualification (e.g. CIOB, RICS)
• Understanding of commercial principles, risk management and project procurement strategies
• Experience with in large-scale infrastructure or regulated environments

• Be part of one of the UK's largest and most complex infrastructure projects
• Develop your procurement career within a collaborative alliance environment
• Gain exposure to large-scale supply chain and commercial activities
• Work alongside experienced procurement professionals on a nationally significant programme
• Long-term career opportunities within a major programme of works
• Competitive salary, benefits and hybrid working arrangements

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more…