Procurement Manager

Equans Services Limited; Tonbridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services company in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead cost-effective procurement strategies. The role is hybrid, requiring both local and national project work. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in procurement within the Facilities Management sector, strong negotiation skills, and a commitment to sustainability.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 2.5 times annual salary

Employee discount schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement, particularly in project-based procurement.
• Deep understanding of procurement processes and industry best practices.
• Expertise in supplier selection, negotiation, and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and implement procurement strategies aligned with company goals.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure best prices.
• Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain.

Skills

Experience in Facilities Management

Project-based procurement

Supplier selection and negotiation

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

Equans is looking for a Procurement Manager to join our team in the South East 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 undertaking 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. While based in the South East, an element of flexibility to work on projects nationally is required. This role is hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and implement procurement strategies that align with the company’s goals and objectives, ensuring 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 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 organisation.
• Compliance and Ethics: Ensure all procurement activities comply with legal and ethical standards, maintaining transparency and integrity.
• Work with both the Operations and Project Procurement teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture where service and project work sit side by side.
• Ensure key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of the procurement process are followed; milestones are met and contractor performance is central to 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 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, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, 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, involving 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 provides 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 embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning how we move, work and live. Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest, 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 of our commitment to 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. We’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. Diversity and inclusion are core to what we do; if 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, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, Young Professionals, Veterans and Reservists Network (VaR).

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role. Some 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

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain