Procurement Manager

EQUANS; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy services, EQUANS is seeking a Procurement Manager for a hybrid position based in the Midlands. The successful candidate will enhance procurement visibility, manage supplier relationships, and deliver financial value. With competitive salary and benefits, this full-time role operates within a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 2x annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Corporate social responsibility days

Broad range of learning opportunities

Employee Referral Rewards Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in similar multi-stakeholder organizations.
• Suitable procurement and commercial experience within a similar industry sector.
• Understanding of UK law applicable to commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Delivering professional Procurement services to internal customers.
• Engaging with stakeholders to support Procurement solutions.
• Managing suppliers to ensure quality and best value.

Skills

Financial acumen

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Education

Experience in procurement or commercial roles

Job description

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Equans is looking for a 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 role holder will be responsible for maximising delivered financial value and enhancing visibility and perception of Procurement within Equans

This role is hybrid with travel to Equans sites and offices

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.
• Engage with operational teams to manage the performance of subcontractors

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 2x times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Cycle to work 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 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
• Able to support and as required leading in all supplier dispute resolution activity in these contracts areas or having a thorough input into the dispute resolution activity.

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly , 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, 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 .

At Equans were committed to delivering a culture where everyones 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.