Buyer

Balfour Beatty plc; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in Ipswich is seeking a Buyer to join their Ground Engineering team. This role involves managing supplier relationships, supporting procurement activities, and ensuring compliance with procurement governance. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement, especially within construction, and strong analytical skills. They offer smart working options, competitive annual leave, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Smart working with up to 40% remote

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, ideally within construction or civils.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and e-procurement platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver against project milestones.

Responsibilities

• Support tender activity by preparing RFQs/ITTs and evaluating supplier responses.
• Procure materials and services in line with project timelines and budget.
• Manage supply chain performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Build relationships with new and existing suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance and sustainability goals.

Skills

Experience in procurement

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Customer-focused mindset

Tools

Jaggaer

Oracle R12

Job description

About The Role

Are you a hands-on Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment? Join our Ground Engineering team working on the landmark Sizewell C project and help shape the future of sustainable infrastructure.

We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running—supporting procurement and supply chain activities, managing supplier relationships, and driving value across our sourcing operations. This is a tactical role where agility, collaboration, and attention to detail are key.

Responsibilities

• Supporting tender activity by preparing RFQs/ITTs and evaluating supplier responses
• Procuring materials and services in line with project timelines and budget
• Managing supply chain performance and driving continuous improvement
• Building relationships with new and existing suppliers
• Ensuring compliance with procurement governance and sustainability goals
• Using tools like Jaggaer and Oracle R12 to manage sourcing and reporting

Who we're looking for

• Experience in procurement, ideally within construction or civils (other sectors welcome)
• Familiarity with ERP systems and e-procurement platforms (training provided)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver against project milestones
• A customer-focused mindset and a passion for making a difference

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.

Benefits

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 Ground Engineering is one of the UK’s leading specialist geo-technical contractors, providing innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across all sectors.

Our comprehensive ground engineering capabilities, equipment and experience provide the solid foundations for infrastructure and buildings of any height, ranging from city skyscrapers to cross-country rail and road projects.

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: [e-mail]