Buyer

Laing O'Rourke; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Travel & mobility support

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is delivering critical infrastructure on the Sizewell C programme. We are seeking a Buyer to support procurement across this major civil engineering project, collaborating with Procurement Managers to maximise value, ensure compliance and enable on-time delivery.

The role offers hybrid working and exposure to a high-profile national programme. You will help develop supply chain strategies, engage suppliers, manage tender processes and support contract negotiations within a

Qualifications

• Experience in a procurement, buying or supply chain role within construction, infrastructure or a similar environment.
• Knowledge of tendering, contract processes and supplier engagement.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement strategies and processes across the project.
• Assist with sourcing and engaging an appropriate supply chain.
• Prepare and issue tender enquiries and support end-to-end tender process.
• Coordinate commercial and technical reviews of tender submissions with stakeholders.
• Support tender negotiations and contract award recommendations.
• Assist with drafting, issuing and execution of contracts per governance.
• Develop and manage the project supplier database and market engagement activities.
• Contribute to supply chain engagement strategies and local SME initiatives.
• Support sustainable procurement strategies in line with client requirements.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain

Negotiation

Stakeholder liaison

Education

CIPS MCIPS (desirable)

Job description

Location: Orwell Logistics Park, Ipswich
Hybrid working available | Travel & mobility support options available

The Opportunity

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.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 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

Desirable:

• 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 within large-scale infrastructure or regulated environments

Why Join Us?

• 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

About us:

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 than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.