Senior Buyer - LTC - Grays

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About the role

Here at Balfour Beatty, our work inspires communities and advances society. Our commitment to sustainability looks even further - generations further.

Join our Power T&D team as a Senior Buyer on the Lower Thames Crossing project and you'll be part of our legacy!

What you'll be doing

The role will be primarily accountable for the management of the end-to-end procurement activities for the sourcing of subcontracts, materials, plant and equipment for the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) project, but may also be required to support on other contracts in the Business Unit as required.

Activities will include:

1. Compiling procurement strategies.
2. Preparation of RFQ's / ITT's.
3. Management and evaluation of returns, and making sourcing recommendations to award contracts.
4. Manage specific supply chains within the Contract to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement to support Contract and Business Unit key objectives.
5. Working closely with the Sustainability function and the project Delivery Lead you will develop a new robust supply chain capacity and expertise, develop relationships with new suppliers and embed collaborative working both with the customer and the supply chain, aligning with the ethos of LTC's delivery strategy.
6. There will be a focus on fulfilling the objective of engaging with the local Small Medium Enterprise's (SME's) to deliver works that offer the best monetary and social value and promotes a single culture.

Who we're looking for

The following skills and experience are required:

1. Previous project experience within a Utilities or Construction related environment, working with both materials suppliers and subcontractors.
2. Possess excellent analytical and communication skills with a proven track record in negotiation.
3. Be a team player with key leadership skills and proven stakeholder management.
4. Adopt an appropriate style of people management that will deliver objectives while considering the skills, personalities and needs of employees.
5. Willingness to travel the UK for supplier visits and project/team meetings.
6. Relevant business degree, MCIPS (or studying towards) or equivalent experience is desired.

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.

Why join us?

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's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution 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 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.