We have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join the Procurement & Supply Chain team at Bouygues UK. In this role you will support pre-construction and live project procurement activities across a range of major construction projects, including healthcare, education and residential developments. You will assist with the procurement of construction materials and supply packages, supporting tendering activities, supplier negotiations and project delivery requirements.
Your skills should include:
- Experience within a construction buying or procurement role
- Good commercial awareness and negotiation skills
- Strong organisational and communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel with experience using procurement and ERP systems
- Main contractor Or Subcontractor experience
Key Responsibilities
- Support procurement activities from enquiry through to order placement
- Obtain quotations and undertake commercial comparisons
- Liaise with suppliers and project teams to ensure timely delivery of materials
- Support negotiations to achieve best value and programme outcomes
- Assist with supplier account management and performance monitoring
- Maintain procurement records and purchasing systems
- Work collaboratively with commercial, project and technical teams
- Support the development of strategic supplier relationships
Why Bouygues
Our teams deploy technically innovative solutions for a diverse range of challenging projects throughout the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Day in day out our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, Sharing.
We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including:
- 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
- 2 paid volunteering days a year
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Generous share scheme
- BY Extra – opt into lifestyle benefits
Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets. With annual sales of over €56,900 (December 2025) billion and operations in 80 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.
Be Yourself!
Here at Bouygues Group, we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from under represented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.