Job Description

At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.

We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best - ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.

We are looking for

Procurement Specialist (fixed term)

who would like to help us reach our mission to "earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service".

This is a 12 month fixed term contract

Purpose of this role

The BUUK Group Procurement Team are seeking a Procurement professional to own categories of spend, drive commercial value, risk reduction, and governance across a national stakeholder base. Providing expert support to the Procurement Manager, acting as a trusted advisor to the business throughout the Procurement Cycle.

Your key responsibilities are

Provide market intelligence to business stakeholders seeking to engage new suppliers of goods and services.

Leading assigned sourcing initiatives, which may vary in terms of scope and scale.

Support tendering activities, ensuring value for money and the highest possible levels of service.

Collaborate with the Procurement Admin function to onboard appropriately qualified suppliers, and maintain their compliance to company standards.

Ensure all spend is supported by appropriate contractual arrangements.

Develop and maintain reporting tools to provide accurate, accessible and relevant supplier data to support decision making activity across the business.

Ensure compliance with Group Procurement Policies at all stages of the Procurement Cycle.

Build relationships with key suppliers where Procurement leads, and support business stakeholders leading on other engagements.

Identify opportunities for value improvement, supplier rationalisation and risk mitigation. Create visible category plans, assembled in line with stakeholder collaboration and wider business goals.

Any other duties as required by the Procurement Manager.

Qualifications

CIPS Qualification to a minimum of level 3.

Experience/Knowledge

Experience of procurement activity in a commercial environment.

A background in sourcing, tendering and negotiation exercises.

Demonstrable cross functional stakeholder management experience.

Abilities/Skills

Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills at all levels.

Ability to use Microsoft Office programs at a high level.

Strong customer focus.

Ability to be a proactive team player.

Desirable

MCIPS or studying towards.

Degree or Postgraduate qualification.

Understanding of utility construction activities.

What can you expect from us

Cost of living annual pay review.

Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%.

33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.

To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of 1000 (net of tax).

Hybrid working for eligible roles.

Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.

BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.

Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all our requirements for this role, please apply. You can also ask us about flexible working options.

Please note we reserve the right to close the role early. Therefore, if you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 41,261.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Referral programme
Work Location: In person