We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Plant and Materials Buyer to join STRABAG UK's expanding Power sector, supporting the delivery of transmission and distribution projects across the UK.
- Previous experience in a procurement or buying role within construction, infrastructure, or utilities sectors
- Previous experience within electrical/National Grid is desirable
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of work practices, processes and procedures within the construction process from pre-construction stage and into construction stage
- Good existing business network and relationships with the supply chain
- Experience of running supply chain events
- Experience with tendering process
- Good product and supplier knowledge
- Good working knowledge of contracts
- MS package knowledge (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, MS Project)
About us:
- STRABAG is a leading European-based technology group for construction services, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across infrastructure, building, and civil engineering. STRABAG UK is expanding its presence in the Power sector, supporting the delivery of key transmission and distribution projects that underpin the UK's energy transition and long-term resilience.
- Working within a fast paced infrastructure environment, you will collaborate closely with project teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to source, negotiate, and manage supply chains that meet both commercial and operational requirements. You will play a key role in maintaining programme schedules, optimising value, and ensuring compliance with company standards and industry regulations.
- This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of essential energy infrastructure, supporting the UK's transition to a more resilient and sustainable power network while developing your career within a leading international construction group.
Requirements:
- Provide market competitive procurement solutions for the operating unit which demonstrate best overall value for money
- Provide an effective and professional service in the procurement of materials covering: work winning supply chain selection for bid leader; construction stage project procurement for project leader, including supporting the production and driving of the procurement schedule, supporting the development of work package documents in conjunction with project teams, and work package procurement
- Support the supply chain management activities, including structuring the supply chain, carrying out performance and relationship management to drive improved performance/cost benefits
- Support activities that generate and encourage an efficient, productive and continuously improving supply chain performance
- Support the group procurement functional goals and objectives within the region
- Ensure supplier evaluation forms and risk assessments are maintained
- Providing a comprehensive procurement service for all projects
- Deliver a consistent procurement approach across all projects within the region from work winning / pre construction stage
- Demonstrate best overall value for money in the procurement recommendations
- Ensure a robust negotiation process is applied in the engagement process
- Ensure contract arrangements and package details are comprehensive and protect the business in its dealings with suppliers
- Ensure decisions are not focused upon lowest price but overall best value for money; support the development of an accredited and structured supply chain that is aligned to the regional demands and overall strategy
- Input to the monitoring of the marketplace to ensure awareness of pricing trends, risks and opportunities
- Continuously seek out and assess new supply chain members to meet regional project demand
- Support the monitoring of the supply chain performance, workload and financial status to protect the corporate position
- Support the development of the supply chain, products and innovations that bring cost and/or buildability benefits
- Opportunity to work and have a lasting impact on landmark UK infrastructure projects
- Collaborative and innovative working environment
- Professional development and career progression
- Competitive salary and benefits package including private health cover, 9% pension and 25 days holiday
- We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset - the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward - with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.
At STRABAG around 86,000 people are working on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether it's building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development or building management - we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this, who we are as a company and how we work.
Together we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together we achieve great things. Let's progress!