Graduate Buyer — Power & Infrastructure Procurement

Balfour Beatty plc; Motherwell; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days' holiday

Permanent contract from day one

Structured training and coaching

Résumé du poste

Balfour Beatty plc in Motherwell is launching a 2027 Early Careers Graduate Buyer - Maxim programme. You’ll gain hands-on experience on major infrastructure projects, take on real responsibility from day one and develop technical and professional skills alongside experienced procurement professionals.

You’ll learn supplier selection, tendering, market research, and support with procurement documentation, reporting, and data analysis, while building a strong commercial awareness that supports

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 honours degree in a relevant field.
• Genuine interest in the infrastructure sector and procurement.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Responsabilités

• Support procurement activities, including tendering and supplier selection.
• Assist with market research to understand suppliers and materials.
• Help carry out supplier checks and maintain supplier information.
• Support the ordering of materials and plant in a timely and organised way.
• Assist with procurement documentation and keeping records up to date.
• Support communication with suppliers and internal project teams.
• Learn how to identify risks and opportunities in the supply chain.
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Prepare simple reports and data to aid decision-making.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Formation

Degree in Supply Chain Management / Procurement, Business Management or related (2:2 required)

Outils

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Description du poste

Balfour Beatty plc in Motherwell is launching a 2027 Early Careers Graduate Buyer - Maxim programme. You’ll gain hands-on experience on major infrastructure projects, take on real responsibility from day one and develop technical and professional skills alongside experienced procurement professionals.

You’ll learn supplier selection, tendering, market research, and support with procurement documentation, reporting, and data analysis, while building a strong commercial awareness that supports