Buyer
Strabag
Procure materials and manage supply chain to achieve best value for construction projects.
23 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
86,883 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Transportation Infrastructure
Road
Rail
Waterways
Tunnels
Building Construction
Civil Engineering
Industrial Plants
Role
What you would be doing
contract management
supplier evaluation
procurement scheduling
risk assessment
negotiation
performance monitoring
- Ensure contract arrangements and package details are comprehensive and protect the business in its dealings with suppliers.
- Support the group procurement functional goals and objectives within the region.
- Supporting the production and driving of the procurement schedule
- Ensure supplier evaluation forms and risk assessments are maintained.
- Continuously seek out and assess new supply chain members to meet regional project demand.
- Support activities that generate and encourage an efficient, productive and continuously improving supply chain performance.
- Provide an effective and professional service in the procurement of materials covering: -
- Ensure decisions are not focussed upon lowest price but overall best value for money
- Ensure a robust negotiation process is applied in the engagement process.
- Work winning supply chain selection for Bid Leader
- Deliver a consistent procurement approach across all projects within the region from work winning / pre-construction stage.
- Supporting the development of work package documents in conjunction with project teams
- Support the monitoring of the supply chain performance, workload and financial status to protect the corporate position.
- Providing a comprehensive procurement service for all projects
- Support the development of an accredited and structured supply chain that is aligned to the regional demands and overall strategy.
- Support the development of the supply chain, products and innovations that bring cost and/or buildability benefits.
- Provide market competitive procurement solutions for the operating unit which demonstrate best overall value for money.
- Input to the monitoring of the marketplace to ensure awareness of pricing trends, risks and opportunities.
- Support the supply chain management activities, including structuring the supply chain, carrying out performance and relationship management to drive improved performance/cost benefits.
What you bring
cips
3+ years
supply chain
ms office
construction
sustainability
- CIPS qualified
- Good existing business network and relationships with the supply chain.
- Good time management skills.
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of work practices, processes and procedures within the construction process from pre-construction stage and into construction stage.
- Experience of running supply chain events
- Minimum 3 years Buying experience
- Good working knowledge of contracts.
- MS package knowledge (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, MS Project).
- Experience within a construction/engineering or similar background
- Good product and supplier knowledge
- Good knowledge of sustainability within procurement practices.
- Experience with tendering process (Compete For etc)
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1835
Year of establishment
The company traces its roots back to 1835, emerging from Austrian craft workshops.
€19 billion annual output
Annual revenue
The company generates a significant annual output of around €19 billion across multiple regions.
€17.7B revenue in 2023
Revenue figure
In 2023, the company achieved robust revenue of approximately €17.7 billion.
€880M operating income
Operating income
The company reported strong operating income of nearly €880 million in 2023.
- It delivers complex civil engineering and building megaprojects, including highways, bridges, tunnels, and power plants.
- It covers the full project lifecycle—planning, construction, operation, facility management, redevelopment, and demolition.
- Its specialisms include building construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, tunnelling, and facility management.
- The company operates globally through a dense network of subsidiaries, with notable work on Alpine tunnels and major airports.
- It is an innovation engine, driving over 250 R&D projects and maintaining over 400 sustainability initiatives.
- In its history, it built infrastructure for the Nazi regime during WWII—a notable yet darker chapter.
- We create value through innovative solutions and sustainable success.
- Our employees are the key to our success.
- We stand for high quality and reliability.
- We are driven by performance and continuous improvement.
- We work with responsibility and integrity.
- We are committed to excellence in everything we do.
Net-Zero by 2045
Emissions Target
Aims to reach net-zero emissions by a specific year.
- Has set a clear path to reduce carbon emissions in construction projects.
- Sustainability is integrated into every phase of the project lifecycle.
- Focuses on resource efficiency, energy conservation, and waste reduction.
- Promotes the use of sustainable building materials and green technologies.
- Actively involved in developing low-carbon solutions in infrastructure and construction.
- The organization is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment.
- The company aims for a balanced gender ratio at all levels of the organization.
- Gender diversity is a key focus, with a goal to increase the proportion of women in leadership positions.
- The company actively supports initiatives for better work-life balance and equal opportunities.
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