Senior Buyer

Losinger Marazzi SA; Tilbury, Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bouygues Travaux Publics UK is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to lead the procurement of critical works and supply packages for the Lower Thames Crossing project.

You will work with delivery, commercial, design and engineering teams to develop procurement strategies, engage with the market, negotiate commercial agreements and build strong supplier relationships that drive value and performance.

Qualifications

• End-to-end procurement experience in construction, infrastructure or related sectors.
• Experience managing subcontractor and material procurement.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Experience evaluating suppliers and tender assessments.
• Understanding of procurement governance, risk management and contract formation.
• Ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for works and supply packages.
• Manage market engagement, tendering, evaluation, negotiation and contract awards.
• Develop procurement strategies delivering best value and project objectives.
• Collaborate with commercial, engineering, planning, assurance, HSE, quality and environmental teams.
• Identify and manage procurement risks and opportunities.
• Support supplier performance and relationship management.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across procurement activities.
• Monitor procurement performance and report progress, risks and metrics.
• Maintain accurate procurement schedules and pipeline information.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

MS Office suite

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

ASITE

Job description

Senior Procurement Officer Job Alerts Link Apply now Job Description Senior Procurement Officer Job Location City: Tilbury OR Thames Estuary Country/Region: United Kingdom Contract Type: Permanent Pole: TRAVAUX PUBLICS (AP003) Full/Part Time: Full Time Remote/Onsite: On-site/Office based Travel Requirements: Occasional travel Requisition ID: 4979 Information at a Glance

Specialized in civil engineering and engineering structures, Bouygues Travaux Publics is one of the world leaders in the fields of land use planning and sustainable infrastructure construction. Bouygues Travaux Publics is committed to diversity and is open to all talents.

The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. LTC is a new road that will connect Kent and Essex through a tunnel beneath the River Thames and will be the greenest road ever built in the UK - creating six times more green space than road. The reliable new route will almost double road capacity over the river east of London to reduce congestion and give millions of people more choice on where they live, work and spend their valuable time.

We have a diverse programme team on LTC that reflects the communities we work in and fosters an inclusive culture by actively supporting the programme's Purpose, Principles and Cultural Pillars and growing employee networks.

Shape the Future of UK Infrastructure

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to play a key role on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes?

Bouygues Travaux Publics UK is seeking a talentedSenior Procurement Officer to join the BMJV team delivering the Lower Thames Crossing project, a nationally important scheme that will transform connectivity, support economic growth and create lasting benefits for communities across the South East.

This is a rare opportunity to join a world-class contractor with a global reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects while helping to create a legacy that will serve future generations.

About Bouygues Travaux Publics UK

Part of the Bouygues Construction Group, Bouygues Travaux Publics is a recognised leader in major civil engineering and infrastructure delivery worldwide. From tunnels, bridges and transportation networks to landmark engineering achievements, we combine technical excellence with innovation, sustainability and a commitment to developing our people.

At Bouygues, you don't just join a project. You join an international organisation that invests in careers, values diverse perspectives and offers opportunities to contribute to some of the most ambitious infrastructure programmes in the UK and beyond.

About the Role

As a Senior Procurement Officer, you will lead the procurement of critical works and supply packages that are essential to the successful delivery of the Lower Thames Crossing.

Working closely with delivery, commercial, design and engineering teams, you will develop procurement strategies, engage with the market, negotiate commercial agreements and build strong supplier relationships that drive value, innovation and performance.

You’ll take ownership of significant procurement activities from initial market engagement through to contract award, helping to ensure the project benefits from a resilient, high-performing supply chain.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading end-to-end procurement activities for works and supply packages.
• Managing market engagement, tendering, evaluation, negotiation and contract award processes.
• Developing procurement strategies that deliver best value and support project objectives.
• Working collaboratively with commercial, engineering, planning, assurance, health & safety, quality and environmental teams.
• Identifying and managing procurement risks and opportunities.
• Supporting supplier performance and relationship management.
• Driving continuous improvement and innovation across procurement activities.
• Monitoring procurement performance and reporting progress, risks and key metrics.
• Maintaining accurate procurement schedules and pipeline information.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in procurement professionals who combine strong commercial awareness with a collaborative approach and a passion for delivering major projects.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end procurement activities within construction, infrastructure, engineering or related sectors.
• Experience managing subcontractor and material procurement.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Experience conducting supplier evaluations and tender assessments.
• Understanding of procurement governance, risk management and contract formation.
• Ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook.

Desirable

• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) qualification or working towards it.
• Experience using ASITE or similar tender management platforms.
• Knowledge of construction contract law and procurement processes.
• Experience across civil engineering disciplines such as tunnelling, earthworks, structures, highways or external works.
• A passion for innovation, continuous improvement and modern procurement practices.

Why Join Us?

Be Part of Something Bigger

The Lower Thames Crossing is one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure programmes, providing a unique opportunity to influence a project of national significance from the ground up.

Invest in Your Future

We are committed to helping our people grow. You'll benefit from:

• Structured training and development programmes.
• Support towards professional qualifications, including CIPS.
• Mentoring from experienced procurement and infrastructure leaders.
• Exposure to complex, high-value procurement packages.
• Opportunities to work across Bouygues' wider UK and international operations.

A Career Beyond One Project

While you'll be supporting the Lower Thames Crossing, you'll also become part of the wider Bouygues Construction family, opening doors to future opportunities across major infrastructure, transportation and civil engineering projects throughout the UK and internationally.

Our Culture

We are proud of a culture built around:

• Safety first.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Innovation and continuous improvement.
• Diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Integrity and accountability.

We believe our greatest asset is our people, and we work hard to create an environment where individuals can develop, contribute and succeed.

Ready to Build the Future?

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a real impact on a nationally significant project while developing your career with a global engineering leader, we'd love to hear from you.