Overview
Join to apply for the Buyer role at Balfour Beatty plc.Are you a hands-on Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment? Join our Ground Engineering team working on the landmark Sizewell C project and help shape the future of sustainable infrastructure.
We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running—supporting procurement and supply chain activities, managing supplier relationships, and driving value across our sourcing operations. This is a tactical role where agility, collaboration, and attention to detail are key.
What you'll be doing
* Supporting tender activity by preparing RFQs/ITTs and evaluating supplier responses
* Procuring materials and services in line with project timelines and budget
* Managing supply chain performance and driving continuous improvement
* Building relationships with new and existing suppliers
* Ensuring compliance with procurement governance and sustainability goals
* Using tools like Jaggaer and Oracle R12 to manage sourcing and reporting
Who we're looking for
* Experience in procurement, ideally within construction or civils (other sectors welcome)
* Familiarity with ERP systems and e-procurement platforms (training provided)
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver against project milestones
* A customer-focused mindset and a passion for making a difference
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.
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 Ground Engineering is one of the UK’s leading specialist geo-technical contractors, providing innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across all sectors. Our capabilities, equipment and experience provide the solid foundations for infrastructure and buildings ranging from city skyscrapers to cross-country rail and road 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 members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). We are committed to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. We are also a Disability Confident Employer and offer 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
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