Buyer

HS2 Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Job summary

HS2 Ltd. in Birmingham seeks to strengthen its procurement function as part of the Midlands delivery. The role supports tendering, market analysis, supplier selection, risk assessments and forecasting to ensure best value on major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts.

You will help develop procurement plans, lead supplier evaluation processes and contribute to efficient reporting, while engaging with BBV procurement activities and the Parent Company teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and supplier evaluation.
• Ability to develop procurement plans and packaging strategies.
• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Support the procurement and estimating teams with tendering, market analysis, supplier selection, risk and opportunity assessments, forecasting requirements.
• Carry out supplier evaluations and commercial checks for suppliers and past performance.
• Support the development of procurement plans and packaging strategies.
• Assist in developing efficient value added reports.
• Assist in developing BBV procurement processes using best practice tools and systems.
• Develop BBV supplier database linked to Compete For with market assessments and bid-support performance.
• Collaborate with Parent Company Procurement teams to track key commodities and markets and develop capacity planning tools.
• Help develop Local Sustainable Procurement Plans and engage with Meet the Buyer events.
• Lead development of supplier relationships focusing on value, service, and quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Procurement experience

Tendering

Tools

Compete For

Procurement tools

Job description

HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.

Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or office based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.

Location

Based in Birmingham - the Central Region runs from the east of Birmingham into the city centre, comprising Sublot Delta, 1B, 4 and 5S. More than 50% of the structures within IPT Area North are located in the Central Region. This region, which covers a complex urban environment, also includes the 3.5 mile twin bore Bromford Tunnel. It also includes Interchange Station, as well as crossing three major highways (A45, M6 and M42).

• Supporting the procurement and estimating teams with tendering, market analysis, supplier selection, risk and opportunity assessments, forecasting requirements.
• Carrying out supplier evaluations and commercial checks for suppliers and past performance
• Support the development of procurement plans and packaging strategies
• Assist in the development of efficient value added reports
• Assist in the development of an efficient BBV Procurement process utilising the best practice tools, systems and approaches available within the Parent Companies.
• Develop the BBV supplier database linked to Compete For – Include market assessments; track effectiveness of engagement; prequalification status; and bid support performance.
• Work with the Parent Company Procurement teams to track and report on key commodities and markets – develop BBV Capacity and Demand planning tool to identify risk areas which could affect rates and availability.
• Develop Project Wide Framework supply agreements – from initial engagement strategy through pricing, selection, negotiation and recommendations – liaising closely with Parent Company Procurement team to benefit from existing best practise approaches.
• 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
• Assist in the development of performance led, long term supplier relationships focusing on value for money, service & product quality and continuous improvement to drive competitive advantage for BBV and HS2.
• Assist in the development of local, diverse and SME engagement strategies assist in hosting Meet the Buyer Events and community advertising.
• Lead the development of the Local Sustainable Procurement Plan through liaison with Parent Company experts.
• Live the BBV Values
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
• Collaborative working
• Excellent analytical skills
• A measured approach to decision making and the ability to ensure best value procurement
• Enthusiasm and results focus, together with an ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Financial acumen
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Why Join Us

• Flexible working options
• Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)
• Family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

About Us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.

Flexible Working

We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.