Category Buyer

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Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Category Buyer to join our Procurement team supporting our Highways & Local Government contracts. The role can be based either in our H/O in London Waterloo or in Welwyn Garden City Office.

Some of the main duties and responsibilities of the Category Buyer will include:

Outsource, tender and negotiation:

Key Category Management analysis to enable to carry out tenders efficiently and develop expertise on the dedicated categories (by following the 7 key steps of Category Management)

Preparing tenders for standard contracts with suppliers / subcontractors

Developing tender analysis and presenting reports and recommendations to senior management

Negotiating with suppliers/subcontractors the terms and conditions, rates and service provided

Roll out solutions developed as a result of the Key Category Management process

Support the ambitions of the Bouygues E&S CSR Charter and Carbon Reduction strategies

Supplier and subcontractor management:

Carrying out reviews with suppliers and subcontractors on their performance and monitoring it

Ensuring a service delivery of suppliers / subcontractors in line with our negotiated contracts

Encouraging on-going innovation and efficiency throughout our supply

Rationalising the supplier base and developing stronger purchasing leverage over key suppliers/Subcontractors through the negotiation of supply agreements

Developing a supply chain for refurbishment jobs/project related services

Providing procurement advice:

Providing Procurement advice to the wider Procurement, Operations & Project teams relating to their Category ownership

Assisting the Operation & Project teams with Procurement concerns raised by the Client relating to the suppliers delivering the category strategy

Providing training on company procurement procedures as and when required to other members of the team as well as operation & project teams

Management support:

Working with the Procurement Lead and Procurement Director to align the Procurement Strategy to the Business Strategy

Coaching / sharing knowledge with other members of the Procurement team

Providing reports as required and set out as objectives of the role

Presentation of key figures/projects to senior managers as and when required

The candidate will have the following skills, experience, and qualification:

Previous experience in supply chain management / category management

Knowledge of operational purchasing and supply practice, policies and procedures

Good level of numeracy with experience in cost analysis

Strong negotiation skills and proven experience of tendering and contracting practices

MCIPS qualifications (or working towards) is desirable

Previous experience in electrical services / highways procurement is highly beneficial

Why Bouygues E&S Solutions?

Bouygues Energies & Services Solutions (BYES) is an international business operating in over 25 countries and employing over 13,500 people. The company is part of the Bouygues Group - a global brand employing over 130,000 people in 80 countries within the construction, engineering, civil works, energy services, telecommunications, and media sectors.

In the UK, Bouygues Energies & Services is a leading provider of facilities management (FM), renewable energy services, highways, and complex engineering solutions across the public and private sectors.

We place a strong emphasis on continual development, both professional and interpersonal. Currently over 2% of the Company's payroll is spent on Learning and Development activities. We have our own international and local training centres, delivering technical and management courses.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly): your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

Generous holiday allowance

Company share scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Employee assistance programme

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