Procurement Manager

Equans is looking for a Procurement Manager to join our team on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role, on offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle and benefits package.

The expectation of a Procurement Manager's role is to maximise delivered financial value and enhance visibility and perception of Procurement within Equans P&C. This is measured by successfully and smoothly implementing new Supplier/subcontractor contracts and delivering ongoing value and savings in line with the Procurement Policy & Strategy. The role requires establishing excellent working relationships with multiple contracts across many sites, becoming a trusted advisor to these contracts and the conduit (Business Partner) between them and the wider Procurement team.

• Deliver procurement support across the business to drive profit improvement and cost certainty with a strong focus on optimised best business practice, fiscal performance, risk management and compliance.
• Deliver consistent and professional Procurement services to internal customers.
• Deliver value (including bottom line savings) on an ongoing basis, meeting specific in‑year targets whilst proactively looking for new opportunities.
• Engage 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.
• Manage suppliers who deliver services that are specific to the Business Unit and source new suppliers who best meet the needs of the Business, ensuring best value, fitness for purpose, risk reduction and a quality service to the end customer.
• Adopt a collaborative flexible approach and maintain close working relationships with other procurement team members, including category across the UKBU and the wider procurement group.
• Identify opportunities to deliver value by alignment with our Category approach and manage the successful delivery and transparent reporting of deliverables.
• Identify innovation for delivery to our end customers.
• Streamline procurement processes and procedures.
• Deliver and exceed our sustainability commitments.

On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle and benefits package, which includes:

• 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 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 personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

• Proven experience in procurement management within the construction or engineering industry.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement law, and supply chain processes.
• Demonstrable experience in supplier negotiation, cost analysis, and contract management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) qualification or equivalent professional accreditation (or working towards).

• Degree in Business, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Experience in public sector frameworks or regulated procurement environments.
• Knowledge of sustainable procurement and modern slavery compliance standards.
• Line management or team leadership experience within a procurement function.

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. In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services - with specialist…