Procurement Manager

-; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services provider in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager for a full-time permanent role. The successful candidate will maximize financial value by managing suppliers, implementing contracts, and delivering savings. Responsibilities include engaging internal stakeholders and driving procurement visibility. The position requires experience in multi-stakeholder environments, solid procurement knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including annual leave and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Life cover equivalent to 2x annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Corporate social responsibility days

Learning opportunities

Employee referral rewards

Access to employee networks

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in similar multi-stakeholder roles.
• Understanding of UK law applicable to contracts.
• Ability to analyze data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consistent procurement services.
• Engage with stakeholders for procurement solutions.
• Manage suppliers to ensure best value.

Skills

Experience with multi-stakeholder organizations

Procurement experience

Excellent communication skills

Financial acumen

Negotiation skills

PC Literacy (MS Word, Excel)

Job description

Equans is looking for a Procurement Manager to join our team on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.

The Procurement Manager's will be responsible for maximising delivered financial value and enhancing visibility and perception of Procurement within EQUANS.

This would be measured by successfully and smoothly implementing new supplier contracts and delivering ongoing value and savings in line with the Procurement Policy.

Procurement Managers are assigned to a specific Operating Unit within EQUANS Public Sector division, where they must establish excellent working relationships with multiple contracts across a number of sites. Procurement Managers must become a trusted advisor to these contracts and the conduit (go-to person) between them and the wider Procurement team.

This role can be based across Scotland, Newcastle and Yorkshire.

What will you deliver?

• Delivering consistent and professional Procurement services to internal customers
• Delivering value (including bottom line savings) on an ongoing basis, meeting specific in-year targets whilst proactively looking for new opportunities.
• Engaging with internal Stakeholders to understand the requirement and support in delivering Procurement solutions that match these.
• Be a driver in raising the visibility and perception of Procurement.
• Managing suppliers who deliver services that are specific to the Business Unit and sourcing new suppliers who are best able to meet the needs of the Business; ensuring best value, fitness for purpose, risk reduction and a quality service to the end customer.
• Identify opportunities to deliver value by alignment with our Category approach and manage the successful delivery and transparent reporting of deliverables.
• Identifying innovation for delivery to our end customers.
• Streamlining procurement processes and procedures.
• Delivering and exceeding on our sustainability commitments.

What can we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2x times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Experience of similar multi stakeholder organisations/roles
• Suitable procurement, commercial and or financial/accounting or QS experience within a similar industry sector
• Understanding and practical application of base UK law applicable to Commercial/contracts.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to tailor approach based on the audience
• Financial acumen with an ability to analyse data and documentation with accuracy
• Skilled negotiator with proven experience in a procurement/commercial environment
• PC Literate with knowledge of MS applications e.g. Word, Excel

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. Equans' 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

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

As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans 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 Equans, you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

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