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Join the UK’s largest infrastructure group and work on some of the biggest projects the world has ever seen. Projects that will support and shape the world of tomorrow for millions of people and enable you to build a successful career.
We are passionate about sustainability, so as a Procurement Graduate with us, you will be part of a cohort and be assigned Corporate Social Responsibility Projects that are changing the construction industry for the better.
Balfour Beatty is also a leading member of the 5% Club, which is now in operation in over 200 companies. The 5% Club, members aspire to achieve 5% of their workforce in earn and learn positions (including apprentices, sponsored students, and graduates on formalised training programmes)
What you'll be doing:
- Efficiently communicating with suppliers and internal customers
- Timely and accurate inputting of requisitions and orders
- Ensuring data is accurate, and any records are filed or archived correctly
- Identifying any system or process misuse and resolve /escalate
- Working to exceed expected quality standards, complying with processes at all times and contribute to improvements
- Converting requisitions into Purchase Orders efficiently and accurately
- Expediting requirements and ensuring that delivery to site is complete and on time
- Gathering data from suppliers on progress regarding implementation of BBR requirements
- Processing of Supplier approvals and Approval database maintenance
- Supplier communications (email/ letter/ telephone) Filing/ archiving contract documentation
- Focusing on exceeding minimum service expectations by delivering an agile, value adding service with a deep understanding of customer requirements, technical competence, functional knowledge and process efficiency
- Establishing performance led, long term supplier relationships focusing on value for money, service & product quality and continuous improvement to drive competitive advantage for Balfour Beatty.
These roles are UK wide and could be based anywhere around the UK.
Who we're looking for:
- A minimum of a 2:2 in a business related or construction/engineering degree
- Ideally a previous placement/work experience and/or a keen interest in Procurement
- Eligibility to work and live in the UK at the time of joining
- Ideally hold a full UK drivers’ license at the time of joining
Why work for us:
Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you’ll gain from developing your career with one of the world’s foremost infrastructure giants, you’ll also enjoy:
- A 2-year graduate programme
- A competitive and regularly reviewed salary
- A contributory pension scheme
- Flexible and generous benefits package
- Company car (dependant on role)
- Your professional institution fees covered by us
About us:
For more information about what you can expect as a Balfour Beatty Graduate and what’s involved in the scheme, visit our website here to learn more. Should you require any additional support with your application, please contact early.careers@balfourbeatty.com
Closing Date – applications are open until 31st January 2023, but we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Balfour Beatty reserves the right to remove adverts should application numbers reach a maximum before this date.
We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, to find out more you can read our UK Action Plan in full here
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Further information on Disability Confident can be found at: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
Expiration Date: 31/01/2023
