Job Description

To service our business and external sites with their material, plant and service requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Support procurement and supply chain activities, including sourcing and purchasing materials, plant hire, and services essential to construction projects.
• Produce group and internal reporting on spend, material usage, and waste to support cost control and sustainability objectives.
• Assist with the tendering and PQQ (Pre-Qualification Questionnaire) processes.
• Monitor market conditions, analyse trends, and research potential suppliers, materials, and products.
• Support the achievement of group environmental and sustainability targets.
• Assist with the integration of new systems and the development of efficient procurement workflows.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, processes, and governance frameworks to maintain quality and audit standards.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments to resolve procurement and supply chain queries.
• Manage supplier onboarding processes and ensure ongoing supplier compliance.
• Ensure the Company’s core values are embedded in all decision-making and professional conduct.

Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in a procurement or supply chain role.
• Experience in supplier management, including performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrable experience delivering cost savings and value improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and assess potential supply chain risks, including price volatility and delivery delays, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to identify areas for improvement and propose practical solutions.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all activities.
• Ability to prioritise a challenging workload with competing demands, with appropriate support where required.
• Knowledge of the construction market would be advantageous; however, candidates from other sectors with relevant procurement experience are encouraged to apply.
• Studying towards CIPS or a willingness to undertake CIPS (or equivalent) qualifications would be an advantage, but is not essential.

When you join the world’s largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you’re part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground-breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in any direction.

Bachy Soletanche is committed to equal opportunities in employment with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief and pregnancy/maternity.