Senior Buyer - @One Alliance

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Jn Bentley
Civil engineering and construction contractor specialising in integrated water and environmental projects.
Drive procurement, negotiate contracts, and manage supply‑chain for water infrastructure projects.
9 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
1,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Civil engineering
Water utilities design and build
Environmental design and build
Project management
Innovation and technology in construction
Sector Specialisms
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Expertise
Electrical Expertise
Water Sector
Environmental Engineering
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Water and Wastewater Networks
Storm Overflows
Role
What you would be doing
supplier selection
scorecards
value add
demand aggregation
stakeholder management
risk management
  • Undertake ethical and robust methods to promote the correct selection of supply chain partners.
  • Issuing of performance scorecards across the supply chain and providing feedback to the project teams.
  • Assess and implement efficiencies via value added approaches from within the Supply Chain.
  • Aggregate demand across Water Recycling and Water programme areas and ensure all relevant information to support the procurement of goods and services have been included.
  • Undertake proactive stakeholder management; work in an approachable manner to provide updates, analysis, reports, and innovation to increase knowledge share and confidence.
  • Support Delivery on Time and manage and escalate any potential risks to the business.
  • Ensure all deliverables are received within the agreed time frames (programme, signed contracts and site documentations).
  • Ensure our Health & Safety processes and deliverables are implemented throughout the life cycle of each project.
What you bring
supply chain
senior procurement
negotiation
stakeholder
engineering degree
  • Strong experience of driving performance with the supply chain
  • Previous experience in a senior Procurement/ Sourcing role
  • An experienced negotiator and be able to professionally challenge whilst presenting transparent and honest facts and information.
  • Excellent stakeholder management across a wide- range of demanding audiences
  • Relevant degree in Engineering, Business or Supply Chain Management
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Company
Overview
£2 billion projects
Total Projects Delivered
The company has delivered over £2 billion worth of projects across the UK since joining a major group.
£300m turnover
Annual Revenue
Achieved a significant milestone with a ~£300 million turnover in 2022, reflecting strong growth.
100+ excavators
Operational Fleet
Maintains a large fleet of specialized equipment, including over 100 Kubota excavators.
1972 founded
Year Established
Began operations in 1972, marking the start of its long history in civil engineering and construction.
  • In the mid‑1970s it expanded into general building, then turned to pipelines and pumping stations in the 1980s.
  • By the 1990s its civil‑engineering focus deepened, culminating in the 1999 launch of a major JV partnership.
  • Typical projects span water infrastructure, hydroelectric power, industrial buildings, highways and coastal works.
  • Clients include major water companies, Environment Agency, Canal & River Trust, Rolls‑Royce, P&G and Associated British Ports.
  • The 2013 merger with JBA Consulting formed a new entity offering integrated low‑carbon environmental solutions.
Culture + Values
  • We are committed to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our people.
  • We value continuous improvement, fostering innovation, and embracing new technologies.
  • We take pride in delivering quality and excellence in everything we do.
  • We work collaboratively with our customers and stakeholders to achieve mutual success.
  • We are dedicated to creating a culture of respect, trust, and integrity.
Environment + Sustainability
Net-zero by 2050
Carbon Emissions Goal
Achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
  • Sustainability is integrated into project delivery processes.
  • Reduces energy consumption, waste, and resource usage.
  • Supports projects that protect and enhance the environment.
  • Monitors and reports on environmental performance.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Strives to create a diverse and inclusive workplace.
  • Supports a range of initiatives to improve gender balance.
  • Focuses on increasing the number of women in leadership roles.
  • Has set targets to improve the gender balance across all levels of the business.
  • Actively works to ensure equal opportunities for all employees.
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