Project Buyer
Equans
Procure materials & subcontractors for projects, ensuring cost‑effective, sustainable supply.
10 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
90,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Facility Management
Technical operation and maintenance
Building automation
Connected services
Transport and mobility solutions
Energy efficiency and decarbonization
Smart building solutions
Public–Private Partnership (P3)
Sector Specialisms
Microelectronics
New Technologies
Data Centers
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Industry
Food Industry
Nuclear
Energy Production & Renewable Solutions
Marine & Offshore
Role
What you would be doing
risk management
carbon reduction
supply chain
procurement strategy
performance monitoring
value optimization
- Identify and manage risks and opportunities.
- Support the implementation of Carbon Reduction with the supply chain.
- Align with and support the group procurement goals and objectives.
- Be involved in all stages of the projects from, tender, preconstruction, contract negotiations and construction.
- Supply chain management, including sourcing and structuring the supply chain, carrying out performance and relationship management to drive improved performance/cost benefits.
- Provide an effective and professional service in the procurement of sub-contractors and material for strategic trades including construction stage project management.
- Deliver competitive procurement solutions that balance cost, quality and sustainability.
- Monitor supply chain performance, compliance, workload, and financial status to ensure the company is protected.
- Manage the procurement of all materials for allocated projects in line with agreed procurement strategy, ensuring best value solutions for the business.
- Provide competitive procurement solutions for trades which demonstrate best overall value for money.
What you bring
excel
strategic procurement
m&e experience
team player
problem solving
sustainability
- A strong team player who is customer focused with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Solid understanding of strategic procurement/buying practices.
- Attention to detail with good time management and negotiating skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft 365 Office and specifically Excel Software.
- Effective Written and verbal Communication.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working the M&E building services industry.
- Strong knowledge of sustainability and safety within procurement practices.
- Knowledge and skills to effectively solve problems.
- Utilising your experience in M&E building services and be the category specialist across projects.
- Life Cover equivalent to 4 times annual salary
- Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
- Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 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.
- 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
- Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
- 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
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Company
Overview
2021
Year of Formation
The company was born from the merger of ENGIE’s service brands in 2021.
€17B
Revenue Surge
The company's revenue surpassed €17 billion following Bouygues’ acquisition.
- Teams across 20 countries design, build and operate complex systems—ranging from electrical networks to HVAC and robotics.
- Typical flagship projects span high-voltage grids, data centres, EV charging, industrial cooling, fire safety and smart building tech.
- A focus on industrial, energy and digital transitions positions the company as a key player in solar farms, smart factories and clean mobility.
- Unusual strength in nuclear lifecycle services and clean-room engineering for pharma and microelectronics sets it apart.
- Safety First: Safety is a key value in everything Equans does.
- Customer Focus: Equans is committed to building long-term relationships and providing value to customers.
- Integrity: Equans operates with honesty and transparency.
- Innovation: Encouraging a culture of innovation to create smarter solutions.
- Teamwork: Equans promotes collaboration to achieve better results.
2050
Net Zero Commitment
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions.
- Promoting solutions that optimize energy use for sustainability.
- Driving waste reduction and recycling through its operations and services.
- Focused on building and maintaining sustainable infrastructure projects.
- Significant efforts are being made to reduce the carbon footprint of operations and services.
2025 Target
Gender Parity in Leadership
Working towards achieving equal representation of genders in leadership positions by 2025.
- Actively focusing on creating a diverse workforce through inclusive recruitment strategies.
- Providing platforms for employees from diverse backgrounds to connect and support each other.
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