About the role
Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. They’re an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join Balfour Beatty as a Group Buyer within the Central Procurement team in Canary Wharf, and you’ll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you.
Responsible for category management within Corporate and Professional Services, as part of the Indirect Procurement team The role requires an understanding of the industry and related supply chain. The role will work closely with internal stakeholders to identify business requirements, deliver effective procurement activities, support due diligence and appoint suppliers that provide added value aligned with the business’ strategic goals objectives.
What you'll be doing
- Develop strong relationships with all stakeholders to drive the category plan and ensure suitable involvement and support from Procurement. This includes delivering clear communications and proactive updates of relevant activities to all necessary stakeholders.
- Manage end-to-end sourcing activities via our eProcurement system in line with category strategy and stakeholder requirements.
- Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers in accordance with Group procedures and in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Implement robust contract and supplier relationship management processes, with robust metrics and governance to ensure performance meets service level agreements and continuous improvement is driven.
- Develop, implement, communicate, and monitor a comprehensive category plan which complement the strategic goals and objectives of the business unit and wider organisation.
- Ensure the supply chain complies with all legal and regulatory requirements and that their services meet appropriate standards for quality and performance.
- Collaborate with the Procurement Sustainability team to develop initiatives and drive our sustainability agenda.
Who we're looking for
- CIPS Level 4 qualified and studying towards CIPS Level 5 and 6 or equivalent studies.
- 3+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.
- Experience within procurement and category management, in particular running end-to-end tenders and other sourcing projects.
- Experience negotiating in both a commercial and contractual context.
- Experience reviewing and negotiating legal agreements including Terms and Conditions.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders and apply supplier relationship management skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to lead and steer discussions towards decision making.
- Strong knowledge of industry best practices, trends, and regulations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders and apply supplier relationship management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement software tools.
- Strong time management skills and ability to set deadlines and meet them accordingly.
- Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain, Business, Economics or related field is
preferred.
- Strong work ethic, enthusiastic and self-driven.
- Ability to be self-motivated and take ownership of the category and have a positive impact on the procurement function and wider business.
- The ability to think strategically, seek out opportunities for effective change and suggest innovative ideas for improvement.
- Effective decision making based on empirical data and evidenced experience.
- Ability to communicate purpose and rationale with clarity and enthusiasm whilst
respecting the opinions and needs of others and maintaining strong relationships.
- Autonomous with high degree of professionalism and integrity.
- Collaborates within a positive team environment by sharing knowledge, valuing diverse perspectives, supporting colleagues, and contributing to collective success.
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?
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 Group Enabling Functions are Legal, Finance, IT and Procurement, Communications, Health Safety and Environment, HR and Sustainability. Together, they support delivery of our Build to Last strategy whilst improving efficiencies and standardising our approach, systems and processes.
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 www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
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 Association 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: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
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: [email protected]
Job Reference: BBUK20476
