Overview
Equans Sci-Tech is seeking a Junior Project Buyer to join our dynamic Procurement team based in Didsbury, Manchester.
This is more than just a buying role – it is a career opportunity for an ambitious Junior Buyer or a motivated Quantity Surveyor looking to leverage their negotiation skills and transferable commercial expertise.
As a Junior Project Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in developing our supply chain to meet the demands of high‑growth sectors such as Data Centres and Pharmaceuticals.
While primarily based in Manchester, occasional travel to regional offices and project sites will be required.
What you will deliver
* Manage procurement of all materials for allocated projects in line with agreed strategies, ensuring best value solutions.
* Provide a professional service in the procurement of sub‑contractors.
* Deliver competitive solutions balancing cost, quality, and sustainability.
* Act as a category specialist across projects, ideally drawing on experience in construction or building services.
* Build and manage supply chains, including sourcing, structuring, and performance management.
* Implement digital tools to improve our Supply Chain Relationship Management.
* Support Carbon Reduction initiatives with the supply chain.
* Align with and support group procurement goals.
What we can offer you
* 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
* Life Cover equivalent to 4 times annual salary
* Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme
* Private Medical Insurance
* 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 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
* An understanding of strategic procurement/buying practices.
* The ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
* Be a strong team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Effective problem‑solving and negotiation skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft 365, especially Excel.
* Attention to detail and strong time management.
* Highly methodical with a systematic approach to tasks.
* Experience in M&E building services is desirable and/or experience in Procurement or a Commercial role.
* CIPS, RICS or CIOB accredited degree or equivalent is desirable.
Who are we
Equans Sci-Tech is a specialist partner for mission‑critical environments – cleanrooms, laboratories and manufacturing plants, providing a fully integrated, single‑source approach to define, design and deliver advanced facilities with absolute certainty.
Our lifecycle management mindset and value engineering model ensure cost certainty, faster speed to market and long‑term ROI. From strategic consultation and compliant, sustainable, technology‑agnostic designs to seamless delivery, handover and ongoing optimisation, we create future‑proof technical facilities and drive unmatched business outcomes.
Backed by deep expertise, collaborative engagement and a culture of continuous knowledge development, we guarantee reliable, innovative solutions that support safety, sustainability and long‑term success.
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 of 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, Encompass, RISE, Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents and Young Professionals.
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. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team and not directly to Bouygues Energies & Services and EQUANS Managers.
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