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Procurement Manager

EQUANS
Kent
3 days ago
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Equans is looking for an 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 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 based in the South East an element of flexibility to work on projects Nationally is required.


This role is hybrid 


What will you deliver?

Undertake and implement procurement strategies that align with the companys goals and objectives, ensuring the best 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 on 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 organization. · Compliance and Ethics: Ensure all procurement activities comply with legal and ethical standards, maintaining transparency and integrity.
Work with both the Operation and Project Procurement teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture where service and project work side by side.
Ensure key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of the procurement process are followed and adhered to. Milestones are met and contractor performance is at the heart of the 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 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?

Experience in the Facilities Management sector or a similar industry, which involves 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 , 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, 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 . 


At Equans were committed to delivering a culture where everyones 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.

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