Senior Buyer
| Posting date: | 13 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2025 |
| Location: | TA5 1UD |
| Company: | Kier Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7672 |
Summary
We're looking for a Senior Buyer to join our joint venture with BAM Nuttall based at Hinkley Point C.
Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset - remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required
Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us
Responsibilities of a Senior Buyer
As a Senior Buyer you'll be working within the commercial team at Hinkley team, to support 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.
Your day to day will include:
-Ensure the procurement function complies with the projects prescribed detailed technical and Contract requirements.
-Pre-construction involvement in design meetings, product selection, obtaining quotations and tender analysis.
-Engaging and developing relationships with the supply chain including negotiating terms and conditions for placement of orders and assisting the accounts function for timely payment of invoices.
-Post contract duties include timely and effective processing of requisitions, regular updates to project trackers, maintenance of purchasing database and continuous assessment of suppliers to pre-agreed KPIs ensuring Health & Safety, Sustainability and Carbon reduction policies are adhered to.
-Contribute to managing budget costs and regular market testing of the Supply chain to ensure value for money.
-Support the implementation and monitoring of Performance Excellence and Social Value metrics.
What are we looking for in the role of Senior Buyer?
This role of Senior Buyer is great for you if:
-Evidential experience and positive track record of ‘best in class' supply chain procurement in a similar role within a complex project and able to demonstrate experience of significant cost and time savings
-You have a strong understanding of the NEC suite of contracts including Target Costs and Supply Orders.
-Demonstrable excellence in supporting the delivery of design, construction & commissioning of nuclear or defence projects will be a bonus
-HNC / HND Level in a construction discipline
-Experience using ERP systems including COINS and Microsoft applications
Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a Government Security BPSS Check , which takes place before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. (Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us - to read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit www.kier.co.uk/careers/making-ground). This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier
Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset - remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required
Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us
Responsibilities of a Senior Buyer
As a Senior Buyer you'll be working within the commercial team at Hinkley team, to support 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.
Your day to day will include:
-Ensure the procurement function complies with the projects prescribed detailed technical and Contract requirements.
-Pre-construction involvement in design meetings, product selection, obtaining quotations and tender analysis.
-Engaging and developing relationships with the supply chain including negotiating terms and conditions for placement of orders and assisting the accounts function for timely payment of invoices.
-Post contract duties include timely and effective processing of requisitions, regular updates to project trackers, maintenance of purchasing database and continuous assessment of suppliers to pre-agreed KPIs ensuring Health & Safety, Sustainability and Carbon reduction policies are adhered to.
-Contribute to managing budget costs and regular market testing of the Supply chain to ensure value for money.
-Support the implementation and monitoring of Performance Excellence and Social Value metrics.
What are we looking for in the role of Senior Buyer?
This role of Senior Buyer is great for you if:
-Evidential experience and positive track record of ‘best in class' supply chain procurement in a similar role within a complex project and able to demonstrate experience of significant cost and time savings
-You have a strong understanding of the NEC suite of contracts including Target Costs and Supply Orders.
-Demonstrable excellence in supporting the delivery of design, construction & commissioning of nuclear or defence projects will be a bonus
-HNC / HND Level in a construction discipline
-Experience using ERP systems including COINS and Microsoft applications
Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a Government Security BPSS Check , which takes place before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. (Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us - to read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit www.kier.co.uk/careers/making-ground). This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier
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