Buyer

Derby, England, United Kingdom

1/16/2025

About the role

Our tomorrow is built on a firm foundation. Here at Balfour Beatty, we’re on our way to leading every market we’re in, and we have the strategy and momentum to get there.

Join our Power T&D team as a Buyer and you’ll be part of it!

The role will be primarily accountable for the management of the end-to-end procurement activities for the sourcing of subcontracts and materials for National Grid Power Transmission and Distribution Substation business for England and Wales.

This role is based at Raynesway, Derby three days per week with flexible working from home offered. It will involve some travel between projects.

What you'll be doing

As a Buyer you will have the following responsibilities:

• Proactive and efficient approach to the procurement of subcontract services and goods, including Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) through Jaeger Bravo e-tendering portal to maximise value for money across a range of direct categories;
• Complete a full evaluation of tender responses and compile award recommendations for approval, talking account of the total value of ownership, procurement lead times and customer asset approval procedure.
• Notify the supply chain through Jaggaer when tenders become unsuccessful.
• Carrying out due diligence and commercial checks for supply partners in accordance with business governance
• Negotiation of terms, conditions and prices against tender allowances/targets
• Ensure that project requirements are met and high quality, value for money contracts are negotiated to deliver efficiencies and meet saving targets. Centrally record cost savings/benefits after agreement with project and finance
• Process requisition orders and raise Purchase Orders in line with company procedures and delegated levels of authorities
• Provide procurement support for estimating and work winning opportunities for the Business Unit
• Build and maintain strong engagement relationships with internal stakeholders and the supply chain
• Proactively build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders in order to identify opportunities to add value and collaborate, to solve business problems
• Develop and analyse procurement management information, including spend reports; prepare/ populate monthly dashboards, to improve business intelligence and inform procurement decisions and business plans made at all levels within the organisation.

Who we're looking for

The following skills and experience are required:

• Experience of Oracle R12 and Jaeger Bravo would be an advantage OR knowledge of any other similar ERP system or e-tendering portal.
• Problem solving skills, ability to use own initiative to identify areas of improvement & propose solutions.
• Able to prioritise – with support – a challenging workload of competing priorities
• Good understanding of how to run end to end procurement projects from market research, through sourcing, to contract and supplier management
• Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against bid / project milestones
• Some experience in negotiating commercial deals and contractual terms and conditions
• Analytical, numerically astute with strong proven problem-solving abilities;
  Commercially and financially aware with well-developed negotiating skills;
   

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 find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are 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. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com