Procurement Manager

About the role

Your contributions will help us create new opportunities and possibilities every day – for us, for the country’s infrastructure, and for yourself.

Join our Regional Scotland team as a Procurement Manager and open up new pathways you never dreamt possible!

What you'll be doing

As Procurement Manager you will have the following accountabilities:

Main point of contact for the BBK business
Provide cover for Head of Procurement when required from time to time
Manage and deliver monthly procurement dashboards
Act as escalation point for both the team and business with regards to supply chain negotiations and issues
Responsible for support, coaching and progression of entire team
Leading the team to deliver the following: 
Fulfil requisitions on behalf of the business 
Provide support, resolve queries and offer advice
Ensure internal spend compliance
Source suppliers and obtain quotations
Conduct tender processes
Commodity research and spend analysis
Supplier meetings and engagement 
Creation of Supply Chain Strategies
Management of Procurement Schedules 
Building and maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders 
Identify key trends or opportunities for cost reduction 
Negotiate discounts and savings 
Supplier performance management 
Subcontract Supply Chain & Category Management 
Ensure accurate reporting of savings and value add activities 
Ensure adherence to procurement processes and procedures 
Drive procurement efficiencies through supply chain relationship management 
Provide support for pre-construction teams navigating through two-stage tenders.

Who we're looking for

The following skills and experience are required:

Extensive experience within a Procurement, or similar, role
Knowledge of procurement ERP and e-tendering systems (e.g. Oracle, Jaggaer or

similar)
Knowledge of Subcontract Procurement Process

Supply Chain Management Experience
Highly results orientated (proven track record of exceeding targets)
Appropriate style of people management that will deliver objectives while taking into account the skills, personalities and needs of employees.
Pragmatic yet disciplined approach to process compliance
Stakeholder management skills
Customer focussed
Problem solving skills, ability to use own initiative to identify areas of improvement & propose solutions.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Proven track record in negotiation
Good presentation skills

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key 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

From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.

We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.

Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland’s transition towards net zero in the built environment.

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. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit 

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a 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 are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: 

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all.  If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at