Junior Buyer

HS2 Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.

Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or office based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.

Location

Based in Birmingham - the Central Region runs from the east of Birmingham into the city centre, comprising Sublot Delta, 1B, 4 and 5S. More than 50% of the structures within IPT Area North are located in the Central Region. This region, which covers a complex urban environment, also includes the 3.5 mile twin bore Bromford Tunnel. It also includes Interchange Station, as well as crossing three major highways (A45, M6 and M42).

Role Responsibilities

• Source plant equipment, spare parts, consumables, and plant services, and raise plant requisitions in procurement software.
• Track and follow up on requisition approvals, then build and issue purchase orders to suppliers.
• Maintain and manage the full purchase order database from requisition through to payment.
• Liaise closely with operations and respond to technical study requests.
• Ensure all procurement activity complies with BBV JV and BBV HSES standards.
• Experience using supply chain and procurement software.
• Strong customer focus and service-oriented approach.
• Knowledge of the plant and asset hire industry.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient computer skills, particularly in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Why Join Us

• Flexible working options
• Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)
• Family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

About Us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.

Flexible Working

We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.