Junior Project Buyer

Bouygues Energies & Services Contracting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy and services company in Manchester is seeking a Junior Project Buyer to manage procurement for various projects. The role involves delivering competitive solutions, managing supply chains, and supporting carbon reduction initiatives. Candidates should have an understanding of strategic procurement and experience with Microsoft Excel. This position offers a competitive salary along with an attractive benefits package including 25 days of annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 4 times annual salary

Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Understanding of strategic procurement and buying practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of materials for projects.
• Deliver competitive solutions balancing cost, quality, and sustainability.
• Build and manage supply chains.
• Support Carbon Reduction initiatives.

Skills

Strategic procurement understanding

Managing multiple projects

Team player

Effective problem-solving

Negotiation skills

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

CIPS or RICS or CIOB accredited degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bouygues Energies & Services Industry, an Equans Group Company is seeking a Junior Project Buyer to join our dynamic Procurement team based in Didsbury, Manchester.

This is more than just a buying role—it is a career opportunity for an ambitious Junior Buyer or a motivated Quantity Surveyor looking to leverage their negotiation skills and transferable commercial expertise. You will be part of a close-knit team delivering expert procurement services that power our growing business and shape innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable supply strategies.

As a Junior Project Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in developing our supply chain to meet the demands of high-growth sectors such as Data Centres and Pharmaceuticals.

While primarily based in Manchester, occasional travel to regional offices and project sites will be required.

What you will deliver?

• Manage procurement of all materials for allocated projects in line with agreed strategies, ensuring best value solutions.
• Provide a professional service in the procurement of sub-contractors.
• Deliver competitive solutions balancing cost, quality, and sustainability.
• Act as a category specialist across projects, ideally drawing on experience in construction or building services.
• Build and manage supply chains, including sourcing, structuring, and performance management.
• Implement digital tool to improve our Supply Chain Relationship Management.
• Support Carbon Reduction initiatives with the supply chain.
• Align with and support group procurement goals.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 4 times annual salary
• Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective / individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• An understanding of strategic procurement / buying practices.
• The ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Be a strong team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, especially Excel.
• Attention to detail and strong time management.
• Highly methodical with a systematic approach to tasks.
• Experience in M&E building services is desirable and / or experience in Procurement or a Commercial role.
• CIPS or RICS or CIOB accredited degree or equivalent is desirable.

Who are we?

Equans, a subsidiary of the Bouygues group, is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billions euros in 2024.

Bouygues Energies & Services Industry, a Equans Group company, specialise in executing technically challenging, time sensitive projects in critical environments : cleanrooms, laboratories, industrial plants, and data centres. With over 50 years of experience, we offer our clients seamless consulting and engineering solutions through an in‑house design, build, operate and maintain delivery model.

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects. We offer competitive basic salaries with generous company benefits.

What’s next

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

At Bouygues Energies & Services Industry, a Equans Group Company we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Bouygues Energies & Services you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re‑location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Bouygues Energies & Services and EQUANS Managers