About the role
Are you ready to take the next step in your procurement career? We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Buyer to join our dynamic Procurement team at Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects and support strategic procurement initiatives across our infrastructure business.
What you'll be doing
* Conducting tenders and sourcing suppliers/subcontractors
* Analysing data and producing regular reports
* Ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures
* Supporting supply chain strategies and procurement schedules
* Managing supplier performance and stakeholder relationships
* Identifying cost-saving opportunities and negotiating discounts
* Driving utilisation of group agreements across the business
Who we're looking for
* Strong organisational and negotiation skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
* A self-starter with excellent attention to detail
* Customer-focused with a problem-solving mindset
* Proven ability to build productive relationships and exceed targets
Desirable:
* A relevant business degree or equivalent experience
* Experience using Oracle R12
* Experience using Jaggaer procurement software
* Familiarity with Microsoft Lists
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 Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.
We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK's national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.
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
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. For more info, visit:
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:
Job Reference: BBUK15227