Senior Group Buyer

Our innovative thinking shapes our industry; equipping the world for tomorrow’s challenges.

Join our Enabling Functions team as a Senior Group Buyer and you can contribute to tangible, worthwhile work you can be proud of!

What you'll be doing

As Senior Group Buyer, you will be responsible for procurement of professional services for the organisation.

This role requires a good understanding of category management, as well as strong negotiation and supplier management skills. The role will work closely with internal stakeholders to understand and support their needs fully to ensure appropriate procurement exercises and due diligence is undertaken to implement suitable supply chain.

Key Professional Service Categories within the role's remit include:

• Corporate Legal
• Reward
• Consultancy
• Travel and Events
• Recruitment & Labour

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Implement a robust category plan and deliver in line with the business strategy, stakeholder requirements and sustainability objectives.
• Manage end to end sourcing activities via our E Procurement system in line with category strategy and stakeholder requirements.
• Implement robust Supplier Relationship Management processes, with robust metrics and governance to ensure continuous improvement is driven, including running performance improvement plans with suppliers where required.
• Ensure that supply chain complies with all legal and regulatory requirements and that their services meet appropriate standards for quality and performance.

Who we're looking for

The following skills and experience are required:

• Experience in procurement and supply chain management for professional services including Labour and/or IT.
• Experience within procurement and category management, particularly running end to end tenders and sourcing activities.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating legal agreements including Terms and Conditions.
• Strong knowledge of industry best practices, trends, and regulations.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders and apply supplier relationship management skills.

Why work for us

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.

Key benefits:

• Smart working options with up to 40% remote work where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family-friendly policies including full pay for maternity/adoption and paternity/partners leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.

About us

Balfour Beatty Group Enabling Functions support delivery of our Build to Last strategy while improving efficiencies and standardising our approach, systems and processes.

Diversity and inclusion

We believe diversity and inclusion are essential components of a successful workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, regardless of their background. We are members of various initiatives promoting diversity, and we actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.