Senior Buyer - Major Infrastructure & Strategic Procurement

Balfour Beatty; Grays; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Grays is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage procurement for their major infrastructure projects. This role includes overseeing complex procurement processes, managing supplier relationships, and supporting commercial teams. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in procurement within a construction context and excellent negotiation skills. Competitive salary and attractive benefits offered.

Benefits

Attractive negotiated salary

25 days annual leave

Pension savings schemes

Employee benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in procurement within a construction environment.
• Proven negotiation and process compliance skills.
• Customer-focused and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement and commercial teams with tendering and supplier selection.
• Conduct negotiations and manage supplier contracts.
• Provide supervision and reports on procurement performance.

Skills

Experience in complex procurement processes

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

MCIPS qualification or related degree

Tools

Oracle

Jaggaer

Job description

A leading construction firm in Grays is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage procurement for their major infrastructure projects. This role includes overseeing complex procurement processes, managing supplier relationships, and supporting commercial teams. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in procurement within a construction context and excellent negotiation skills. Competitive salary and attractive benefits offered.