Procurement Manager Projects North

Equans is looking for a Procurement Manager – Projects North to join our team in Manchester 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 the role is in based in the North the remit of projects, where business needs require, could fall outside this

What will you deliver?

Delivering Professional Procurement Services:

• Provide procurement services to internal customers at all levels within the Business Unit(s).
• Ensure services meet the specific needs of the business and end customers.

Customer Engagement:

• Engage proactively and professionally with new and internal customers to understand their requirements linked to end customer commitments.
• Foster strong relationships to ensure customer satisfaction.

Supplier Management:

• Manage suppliers delivering project works specific Equans Sustainable FM.
• 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
• Build and maintain excellent supplier relations with regular review meetings.

Category Management:

• Identify opportunities to deliver value by aligning with the company’s Category approach with the Central Procurement Team.
• Manage the successful delivery and transparent reporting of deliverables.

Sustainability focus:

• Is responsible for integrating sustainability criteria into procurement processes and supplier selection, and for monitoring and reporting on the sustainability performance of suppliers.

Innovation and Process Improvement:

• Drive innovation into customer offerings.
• Streamline procurement processes and procedures to enhance efficiency.

Supply Chain Deals and Strategy:

• Support supply chain deals and work with operational and central procurement teams to achieve the best supplier arrangements.
• Maximise sub-contract buying gains and implement a clear supply chain strategy at contract setup stage.

Commercial and Legal Protection:

• Understand and protect the company’s commercial and legal position in supply chain engagements.
• Clearly set out terms and proposals to safeguard the company’s interests.

Bid and Pre-Tender Input:

• Provide specialist commercial input during bid and pre-tender stages to ensure accurate net cost pricing.

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
• 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?

• Significant experience in procurement, particularly in project-based procurement.
• Experience managing large-scale projects and working with cross-functional teams.
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of procurement processes, and industry best practices.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Expertise in supplier selection, negotiation, and relationship management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess project needs, evaluate supplier proposals, and manage budgets
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to interact effectively with suppliers, stakeholders, and team members.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with procurement and supply chain disruptions.
• Good understanding of legal and ethical standards in procurement to ensure compliance and maintain integrity.
• Must have an understanding of the Facilities Management sector, including procurement through complex supply chains for project works and lifecycle.
• Ability to use own initiative as well as work effectively as part of a team.

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.