Buyer (Subcontract & Materials)

Galliford Try Plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Private medical scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking an experienced Buyer to join our Procurement team. You will procure products, materials and subcontract services across projects, coordinating with designers, clients, suppliers and internal teams to deliver on time and within budget.

You will develop procurement plans, run pre-qualifications, prepare ITT, evaluate bids and manage supplier performance. A strong commercial mindset and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within purchasing, procurement or supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of commercial law and contract conditions.
• Excellent commercial awareness and contractual experience.
• Degree qualified in a Procurement, Engineering, Technical or related discipline is desirable.
• Relevant professional qualification would be advantageous.
• Full Membership of CIPS preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop, agree and issue procurement plans for projects and programmes of work.
• Carry out supplier and subcontractor pre-qualification assessments.
• Prepare scopes of work for products, materials and subcontract services.
• Prepare and issue ITT documentation following receipt of requisitions.
• Undertake bid evaluations to identify the most appropriate suppliers and subcontractors.
• Create, approve and issue purchase orders and subcontract agreements.
• Manage and expedite delivery to meet programme requirements.
• Monitor and report procurement performance against budgets.
• Support pre-construction teams through a structured procurement approach during bid stages.
• Ensure effective use of supplier approval and performance management processes.
• Manage and resolve supplier performance issues and commercial disputes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to drive value.
• Identify, capture and share procurement best practice across the business.
• Provide guidance and support to the procurement team.
• Contribute to delivery of goods, materials and services on time, within budget and to quality standards.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Results oriented

Education

Degree in procurement/engineering or related

CIPS membership

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Buyer to join our Procurement team. In this role, you will be responsible for the procurement of products, materials and subcontract services across projects and programmes of work. You will play a crucial role in supporting successful project delivery through the effective coordination of designers, clients, supply chain partners and internal delivery teams. Working collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders, you will help ensure the most cost-effective and efficient procurement solutions are secured while maintaining quality, compliance and programme requirements., As a Buyer, you will:

• Develop, agree and issue procurement plans for projects and programmes of work.
• Carry out supplier and subcontractor pre-qualification assessments.
• Prepare scopes of work for products, materials and subcontract services.
• Prepare and issue invitation to tender (ITT) documentation following receipt of authorised requisitions.
• Undertake commercial and technical bid evaluations to identify the most appropriate suppliers and subcontractors.
• Create, approve and issue purchase orders and subcontract agreements.
• Manage and expedite the delivery of products and subcontract services to meet programme requirements.
• Monitor and report procurement performance against project budgets.
• Support pre-construction teams through a structured procurement approach during bid stages.
• Ensure effective use of Galliford Try's supplier approval and performance management processes.
• Manage and resolve supplier performance issues and commercial disputes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to drive value and cost efficiencies.
• Identify, capture and share procurement best practice across the business.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and support to members of the wider procurement team.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of goods, materials and services on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
  We are looking for a commercially minded procurement professional with strong supplier management and negotiation skills, who thrives in a collaborative project environment.

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• High levels of energy, enthusiasm and motivation.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and work to tight deadlines.
• Collaborative approach with strong partnering credentials.
• Results-driven mindset with a focus on delivering value.

Technical Qualifications & Experience

• Significant experience within purchasing, procurement or supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of commercial law and contract conditions.
• Excellent commercial awareness and contractual experience.
• Degree qualified in a Procurement, Engineering, Technical or related discipline is desirable.
• Relevant professional qualification would be advantageous.
• Full Membership of CIPS (preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  Galliford Try is one of the UK's most formidable construction businesses with an enviable track record of delivering schemes that strive to provide positive, lasting change for the communities we work in. As a FTSE 250 organisation, we turnover £1.5 billion and employ over 3,500 people across four successful divisions: Building, Infrastructure, Environment and Specialist Services. As one of the UK's leading principal contractors, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects, offering stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long-held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.

Our Environment Division

Our Environment Division Our Environment Division delivers critical infrastructure projects that help improve communities, protect natural resources and support the UK's environmental ambitions. Working in partnership with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders, we deliver innovative and sustainable solutions across the water and environmental sectors., Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work. We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact [e-mail].

What We Can Offer in Return

With an impressive order book of over £4.3 billion, we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you. We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people through our Be Well programme, which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues. We invest in high-quality training for employees at all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential. Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a variety of working practices, offering different levels of flexibility to suit both individual and business needs.

Our Benefits We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

Our Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with years of service, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Save As You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support
• Paid membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role