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About The Role
Amazing infrastructure isn’t the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution team as an Assistant Buyer and help deliver critical infrastructure that powers communities across the region.
The successful candidate can be based from either Derby, or on the project in Assington (Sudbury), with flexibility to travel as and when required.
This role provides exposure to the full procurement lifecycle across one of the UK's largest electricity transmission programmes. The successful candidate will gain experience in procurement strategy, tendering, supplier management, commercial negotiations, governance, procurement planning and supply chain management, whilst developing a clear career path towards Buyer and Senior Buyer positions within Balfour Beatty Power T&D.
Please note this is an entry level role which would be a great fit for candidates with transferrable skills.
What you'll be doing
- Support the procurement team with the sourcing, tendering, evaluation and award of materials, plant, subcontracts and services for the BTNO Project.
- Assist in preparing and issuing RFQs, ITTs and other procurement documentation.
- Obtain and analyse quotations to ensure best value and compliance with project requirements.
- Support commercial assessments, supplier evaluations and due diligence activities.
- Assist with supplier negotiations and the resolution of commercial and supply chain issues.
- Action requisitions and support the purchase order process in accordance with company procedures.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, tender trackers and procurement schedules.
- Support the development and management of procurement plans and package strategies.
- Liaise with operational, engineering and commercial teams to understand project requirements and delivery programmes.
- Assist with market analysis and supply chain engagement to identify opportunities, risks and innovations.
- Take responsibility for supplier performance monitoring and supply chain relationship management activities.
- Contribute to forecasting, reporting and procurement progress updates.
- Ensure compliance with Balfour Beatty governance, procurement procedures and delegated authority requirements.
- Maintain a strong focus on health, safety, sustainability and ethical procurement practices.
- Demonstrate Balfour Beatty Values and Behaviours in all activities.
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Who we're looking for
Essential
- Good analytical and numerical skills.
- Commercial awareness.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced project environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
- Enthusiastic and proactive.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines.
Desirable
- Experience within construction, infrastructure, utilities or engineering sectors.
- Builds strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Adopts a collaborative and team-focused approach
- Communicates effectively at all levels
- Embraces Balfour Beatty values and behaviours in all aspects of the role
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?
Benefits
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.
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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
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: 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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