Buyer

Building a sustainable tomorrow

KierBAM is a joint venture between Kier Infrastructure and BAM UK & Ireland's Infrastructure division, established to deliver major civil engineering and infrastructure works for the Hinkley Point C project in Bridgwater, Somerset. The joint venture has played a key role in delivering significant enabling works and earthworks packages, preparing the site for the construction of the new nuclear power station.

We are now seeking a Buyer to support the site in all procurement activities including equipment, plant and materials which builds on our existing supply chain and maximises sustainability and best value for a number of work packages on a nuclear licensed site. You will also be required to support the commercial business function and ensure that procurement is carried out in accordance with KierBAM as well as our client standards and the detailed specifications to support the project schedule.

Making Possible

As a Buyer you'll be working within the commercial team at Hinkley team, supporting the operational team with the procurement and delivery of several (Task Order) Contracts on the Hinkley Point C Project.

Your day to day will include:

• Responsible and accountable for the procurement of plant, equipment, and nuclear grade materials for the project, focusing on logistics, quality and cost operating within delegated authorities.
• The collation of live hire Plant reports. This will involve leading weekly meetings with the commercial and operations teams co-ordinating and maintaining a running weekly cost of all plant on site across the various Task Order Contracts.
• Promote Social Value through the supply chain and report to the parent company the spend on SME’s with the local supply chain.
• To be accountable for the provision of management information and reports in accordance with project requirements.
• Ensure procurement fully complies with detailed quality and technical requirements as well as driving best value.
• Develop professional, robust and effective working relationships with Suppliers, Sub Contractors and Service Providers who will provide best value to the project.
• Assist the Procurement team with compiling tender packages of high value critical items for procurement including the commercial tender analysis up to and including selection using KPI scoring.
• Resolve invoice queries and liaise with other departments to ensure prompt payment of suppliers in line with our payment terms.
• Promote the wellbeing of your team and ensure that an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought, backgrounds and experience is actively encouraged and achieved.
• This profile is not exhaustive. From time to time, you may be required by the company to perform other tasks, which are not included in the above description, but are within your capabilities and, where necessary, training and full support will be given.

What do you bring to the role?

• You have demonstrable experience in a procurement role supporting the delivery of construction on a large nuclear sector related project.
• You have an understanding of the NEC suite of contracts including Target Costs. 
• You have a proactive, enthusiastic, and collaborative approach.
• You have excellent communication and negotiation skills and are able to work as part of a team to deliver the project and company objectives.
• Proactively work with the team providing positive input and support with ongoing project activities and ad hoc requirements.
• IT savvy with experience using ERP systems including COINS and Microsoft applications.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
 

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The Application Process

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Zainab Rubbani, Recruiter, BAM UK & Ireland (Infrastructure), Email: zainab.rubbani@bam.com

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.