Equans is looking for a Procurement Officer - SFM Projects to join our team in South of England on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.
What will you deliver?
1. Developing Key Commodity Magement analysis to enable to carry out tenders efficiently and develop expertise on the dedicated categories (by following the 7 key steps of Category Management
2. Preparing tenders for standard contracts with suppliers / subcontractors as well as negotiating terms and conditions, rates and services provided
3. Developing tender analysis and presenting reports and recommendations to senior management
4. Demonstrating best overall value for money in the procurement recommendations
5. Developing an accredited and structured trade specific supply chain that is aligned to the national and regional business demand and overall Equans strategy
6. Consistently monitoring the trade specific market place to ensure awareness of pricing trends, risks and opportunities
7. Continuously seeking out and assessing new supply chain for the trade to meet national and regional project demand
8. Monitoring the supply chain performance, workload and financial status to protect the corporate position
9. Developing the supply chain, products and innovations that bring cost, build ability and efficiency benefits
10. Rationalising the supplier base and develop stronger purchasing leverage over key suppliers/Subcontractors through the negotiation of supply agreements
11. Working with the Central Category team where required for review of Project categories on a business wide perspective
12. Deep understanding of suppliers and supply markets (Mechnical & Electrical, and other projects works)
13. Assisting the Operations and Project teams with Procurement concerns raised by the Client
14. Presentation of tender reports/key figures/projects to be presented to senior management as and when required
What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
15. 24 days increasing to 25 days after 2 years
16. Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
17. Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
18. Gym membership discounts
19. Cycle to work scheme
20. Holiday purchase scheme
21. 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
22. Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
23. Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
24. 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. 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Who are we looking for?
26. Experience in the Facilities Management sector or a similar industry, which involves managing complex supply chains for project works.
27. Significant experience in procurement, particularly in project-based procurement. Experience managing large-scale projects and working with cross-functional teams
28. Deep understanding of procurement processes, and industry best practices. Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
29. Expertise in supplier selection, negotiation, and relationship management.
30. Excellent communication and negotiation skills to interact effectively with suppliers, stakeholders, and team member
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, 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. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.