Procurement Buyer Projects

Veolia Environnement SA; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Birmingham is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage purchase orders, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure alignment with engineering teams. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain with at least 3-5 years of experience. Competitive benefits include 25 days annual leave, a company car, and private medical insurance. The role requires strong analytical and negotiation skills, offering a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Company car benefit

Enhanced pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible benefits options

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in capital projects procurement or technical procurement.
• Proven track record in complex negotiations with measurable cost savings.
• Strong understanding of engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

• Analyse technical specifications and collaborate with engineering teams.
• Conduct advanced negotiations with suppliers for optimal terms.
• Manage and track purchase orders from requisition to delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related technical field

Tools

Procurement software

ERP systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse technical specifications and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure procurement alignment
• Conduct advanced negotiations with suppliers to secure optimal terms pricing and delivery schedules
• Raise purchase orders and variations where required.
• Raise manage and track purchase orders from requisition through to delivery and invoice reconciliation.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders (engineering site teams commercial logistics) to resolve procurement and delivery conflicts.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through strategic negotiations and supplier optimisation
• Control procurement documentation : RFQs quotations contracts change orders customs paperwork and import / export compliance.
• Expedite long-lead and critical items to meet program milestones and mitigate schedule risk.
• Maintain supplier performance records and lead corrective actions for late non-conforming or under performing suppliers.
• Manage supplier communications and escalation including delivery forecasts lead-time confirmations and resolution of supply issues.
• Keep the project ERP / procurement system updated with accurate status ETAs receipts and cost coding.
• Prepare procurement reports and dashboards for project managers and senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain or related technical field
• Experience in capital projects procurement and expediting or technical procurement (construction M&E infrastructure)minimum 35 years preferred.
• Proven track record in complex negotiations with measurable cost savings on multi-discipline projects.
• Strong technical background with the ability to understand engineering specifications
• Experience with project management methodologies and procurement processes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced negotiation and communication skills
• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication across technical and commercial teams.
• Organised detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple high-priority items under tight deadlines.
• UK regulatory and import / export awareness including customs Incoterms and relevant H&S requirements.

Personal Behaviours and Cultural Fit

• Proactive and decisiveanticipates issues and takes ownership to resolve them.
• Collaborative team playerbuilds constructive supplier and internal relationships.
• Resilient and calm under pressure with a pragmatic solutions-focused mindset.
• High integrity and compliance-mindedkeeps accurate records and follows audit requirements.
• Committed to continuous improvement and digital ways of working.

Additional Information

Employee Benefits Package

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being work-life balance and long-term security. Youll enjoy 25 days of annual leave to recharge plus birthday leave to celebrate your special day. Our company car benefit provides you with the flexibility to travel in comfort while our enhanced pension scheme ensures a strong foundation for your future.

We are partnered with a great benefits provider to offer you exclusive discounts and recognition programs. Maintain your eye health and stay protected with our eye care and flu vouchers. Take advantage of our well being services including 24 / 7 access to virtual GP consultations and refer a friend to be in with a chance of being rewarded for helping us grow our teams with talented individuals.

Thats not all you also have the option to enrol in a range of flexible benefits including Private Medical Insurance Buy / Sell Annual Leave Group Income Protection Dental and Travel Insurance. You can also opt for Group Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover for both you and your partner for added peace of mind. And lastly you can take advantage of Personal Computer Car Leasing and Cycle to Work Schemes to further enhance your lifestyle.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Water Technologies UK were proud to bte known as an equal opportunities employer. We acknowledge that supporting diversity and engagement is not only the right thing to do but also the right thing for our business. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. This commitment is embedded into our values and beliefs that our business is at its best when we embrace the full spectrum of humanity regardless of what we look like where we come from or who we love. So no matter their age gender gender expression disability race ethnicity religion belief sexuality or veteran status every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.

As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

Account Management,Execution,Insurance Management,Import & Export,Catering Operations,Building Electrician

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1