Project Buyer

Equans Sci-Tech; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life Cover

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

CSR days

Job summary

Equans Sci-Tech is recruiting a Project Buyer to join the Procurement team based in Didsbury, Manchester. You will deliver expert procurement for engineering construction projects, securing best-value solutions while driving sustainability and risk management.

As a key member, you will manage sub-contractors and material/equipment packages, align with design teams and senior project management, and influence supply chain strategies across UK data centre initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven strategic procurement experience on construction projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and packages in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of Construction project life cycle (RIBA stages).
• Accredited degree or equivalent, e.g. CIPS.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of all packages for allocated Engineering Construction Projects in line with procurement strategy.
• Provide professional procurement of sub-contractors and materials (OEM) for strategic trades including project management.
• Coordinate with stakeholders from Operations to Design Team and engage with Senior Project management.
• Involve in tender, preconstruction, contract negotiations and construction stages.
• Utilise experience in M&E building services to deliver cost-effective procurement solutions balancing cost, quality and sustainability.
• Monitor supply chain performance, compliance, workload and financial status to protect the company.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Construction buying

Stakeholder management

Microsoft 365

Excel

Education

Accredited degree or equivalent (CIPS)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

Job description

Equans Sci-Tech and Equans Data Centers is looking to recruit a Project Buyer, to join the Procurement team based in Didsbury, Manchester.

As a key member of a close-knit team, the Project Buyer will provide a comprehensive and expert procurement service to support the business, playing a pivotal role in developing innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable supply strategies that mitigate risk and deliver value. The role will also be instrumental in strengthening and expanding the supply chain to meet the demands of high-growth sectors, particularly within the UK Data Centre market.

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

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, technical projects that are shaping the future of digital infrastructure, while making a real impact within a high-growth business and benefiting from excellent career progression opportunities across a global organisation.

What you will deliver?

• Manage the procurement of all Packages for allocated Engineering Construction Projects in line with agreed procurement strategy, ensuring best value solutions for the business.
• Provide an effective and professional service in the procurement of sub-contractors and material/equipment (OEM) for strategic trades including delivery/construction stage project management.
• Manage Projects stakeholders from Operational to Design Team and engage with Senior Project management.
• Be involved in all stages of the projects from, tender, preconstruction, contract negotiations and construction.
• Utilising your experience in M&E building services to Deliver competitive procurement solutions that balance cost, quality and sustainability.
• Supply chain management, including sourcing and structuring the supply chain, carrying out performance and relationship management to drive improved performance/cost benefits.
• Monitor supply chain performance, compliance, workload, and financial status to ensure the company is protected.
• Support the implementation of Carbon Reduction with the supply chain.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities.
• Align with and support the group procurement goals and objectives.

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?

• Solid understanding of strategic procurement/buying practices.
• Demonstrated successful operational buying on Construction Projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and packages in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Strong understanding of Construction project life cycle (Riba stage design).
• A strong team player who is customer focused with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Effective problem-solving and strong analytical skills
• Highly methodical with a systematic approach to tasks.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability and safety within procurement practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, especially Excel.
• Attention to detail and strong time management.
• Accredited degree or equivalent (i.e CIPS).

Who are we?

Equans Data Centers is a strategic data centre partner. We deliver the whole data centre, providing full general contracting for hyperscaler and colocation data centre projects across Europe, through a single point of contact.

Leveraging Bouygues Energies & Services and Equans' experiences, we provide expertise in construction and engineering, global standardisation, precision localisation and total control of the supply chain. This enables us to deliver data centres with the best possible quality, speed to delivery and high repeatability and scalability – to realise client needs for cost transparency, low risk, continual availability, innovation and certainty of planning and outcomes.

With more than 1,200 highly skilled employees across 8 European countries, Equans Data Centres has delivered over 400,000m2 of data halls, exceeding 640MW of IT space for major data centres providers such as VIRTUS Data Centers, Digital Reality, Equinix, Vantage Data Centers, Stack Infrastructure, Data4 and many others.

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), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

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.