The @one Alliance is a groundbreaking collaboration of eight industry-leading companies: Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO. Together, we’re delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme through innovative, sustainable and customer-centric infrastructure projects.
As we gear up for AMP8, our most ambitious delivery programme to date, we’re embracing nature-based solutions like wetlands and urban drainage systems—pioneering change and setting new global benchmarks for environmental excellence.
What will you be doing as our new Category Buyer?
Are you ready to build a rewarding procurement career while helping to shape the future of the water industry?
As a Category Buyer, you’ll be at the heart of our supply chain operations—ensuring the right goods and services are procured at the right time, for the right price, and to the highest standards. Working closely with both internal teams and external suppliers, your work will directly impact the success of our delivery and innovation goals.
What You’ll Be Doing
Manage material codes and catalogue data to ensure accuracy and efficiency
Generate purchase orders and contract numbers in line with procurement strategy
Coordinate closely with stakeholders to meet strict service level agreements (SLAs)
Track and resolve aged debt to ensure timely supplier payments
Partner with Expeditors to manage delivery timelines and supplier performance
Continuously improve procurement processes through innovation and data insight
Build collaborative relationships across the business and supply chain
What We’re Looking For
A genuine interest or experience in Procurement or Buying
Strong analytical and data skills with great attention to detail
Confident communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Able to prioritise, multitask, and manage time effectively
A collaborative mindset with a passion for process improvement and stakeholder success
Caring and investing in you
Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.
As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.
From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.
Competitive salary
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical
Profit share scheme
25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
Leadership & management training and coaching
Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
Flexible working arrangements
Annual salary review
Continuous service awards
How to apply:
careers@barhale.co.uk
