Senior Buyer

Balfour; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage procurement activities for high-value projects. This role involves building supplier relationships, driving strategic sourcing, and collaborating with project teams. Candidates should have proven procurement experience in construction or engineering. The position offers flexibility and a range of benefits including 25 days annual leave and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Smart working flexibility

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or buying within construction, engineering, or manufacturing.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for complex, high-value packages.
• Build strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiate contracts.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of NEC contracts

Job description

Senior Buyer & Procurement Projects Manager

About The Role
Are you ready to take your procurement expertise to the next level? Join Balfour Beatty, a global leader in infrastructure, and play a pivotal role in delivering one of the most prestigious projects in partnership with Rolls‑Royce. As a Senior Buyer, you’ll be at the heart of a high‑profile programme, sourcing and managing critical materials and services that keep innovation moving. This is your chance to work on a project that shapes the future of engineering and energy.

What You're Doing

• Lead procurement activities for complex, high‑value packages.
• Build strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiate contracts that deliver real value.
• Collaborate with project teams to align procurement with programme milestones.

Who We're Looking For

• Proven experience in procurement or buying within construction, engineering, or manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑profile environment.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and supply chain management is a plus.

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 Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high‑speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

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.

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 also provide an interview opportunity if applicants meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

• Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type Full‑time
• Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries Construction