Procurement Manager

Equans UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy services is looking for a Procurement Manager based in Manchester. This full-time role involves developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with sustainability goals. The ideal candidate should have significant procurement experience, particularly in project management, and excellent negotiation skills, contributing to the organization's financial health and operational efficiency.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 2.5 times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Broad range of learning opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement, particularly in project-based procurement.
• Deep understanding of procurement processes and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement procurement strategies that align with the company’s goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and ensure compliance with legal standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

Risk Management

Project Management

Communication

Education

Degree in Business or related field

Job description

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Equans is looking for an Procurement Manager to join our team in the Midlands 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 plays a crucial role in our organisation by the undertaking of project works and ensuring these are conducted efficiently and cost- effectively. This role ensures that both the operational and strategic procurement needs of the EQUANS Sustainable FM division are met

Whilst based in the Midlands an element of flexibility to work on projects Nationally is required.

This role is hybrid

What will you deliver?

• Undertake and implement procurement strategies that align with the company’s goals and objectives, ensuring the best value for money by supporting the project management team and PMO with project works and lifecycle projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts to secure the best prices and terms.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain to ensure continuity and reliability of supply.
• Source new suppliers to meet business needs, ensuring best value, fitness for purpose, risk reduction, and quality project work. Leverage on the wider Equans supply chain and ensure they are available on both Coupa and SAP
• Ensure that procurement practices align with the company's sustainability goals and initiatives
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and ensure that procurement activities contribute to the overall financial health of the organization.
• Compliance and Ethics: Ensure all procurement activities comply with legal and ethical standards, maintaining transparency and integrity.
• Work with both the Operation and Project Procurement teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture where service and project work side by side.
• Ensure key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of the procurement process are followed and adhered to. Milestones are met and contractor performance is at the heart of the delivery.
• Engage proactively and professionally with new and internal customers to understand their requirements linked to end customer commitments.
  
  

What can we offer you?

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

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2.5 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 (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?

• Experience in the Facilities Management sector or a similar industry, which involves managing complex supply chains for project works.
• Significant experience in procurement, particularly in project-based procurement. Experience managing large-scale projects and working with cross-functional teams
• Deep understanding of procurement processes, and industry best practices. Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Expertise in supplier selection, negotiation, and relationship management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to interact effectively with suppliers, stakeholders, and team members.
  
  

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 click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part 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.

You'll also have 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, Young Professionals, Veterans and Reservists Network (VaR).

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 Equans Managers.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

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