Project Buyer

Bouygues Energies & Services are seeking to appoint a Project Buyer, to join the Procurement team based in Manchester.

Working as part of a small team, the Project Buyer will provide an effective, comprehensive and expert buying services to support the business.

The Project Buyer will help develop and implement innovative approaches to supply arrangements that minimise costs, deliver savings and mitigate commercial risks.  The role will develop the supply chain to suit the demands of projects in the data centre and pharmaceutical arena’s and will be based in our offices in Didsbury, Manchester with travel to regional offices/sites as required.

The Role

• Manage the procurement of packages for allocated projects in line with agreed procurement strategy, ensuring best value solutions for the business.
• Utilising your experience in M&E building services and be the category specialist across projects.
• Provide competitive procurement solutions for trades which demonstrate best overall value for money.
• Provide an effective and professional service in the procurement of sub-contractors and material for strategic trades including construction stage project management.
• Supply chain management, including structuring the supply chain, carrying out performance and relationship management to drive improved performance/cost benefits.
• Monitor supply chain performance, compliance, workload, and financial status to ensure the company is protected.
• Be involved in all stages of the projects from, tender, preconstruction, contract negotiations and construction.
• Support the implementation of Carbon Reduction with the supply chain.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities.
• Support the group procurement goals and objectives.

The Person

Essential Criteria 

• Good understanding of strategic procurement/buying practices.
• Proven experience as a Project Buyer.
• Procurement experience on both high volume, high value and on fast-track multiple project works. Experience covering equipment sub-contract and service.
• Good knowledge of sustainability and safety within procurement practices.
• A strong team player who is customer focused with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Knowledge and skills to effectively solve problems.
• Attention to detail with good time management and negotiating skills.
• Attention of Health and Safety matters.
• Experience working the M&E building services industry.
• Full driving licence

Why Energies & Services

Bouygues Energies & Services, is part of the Bouygues Group – a global brand employing over 130,000 people in 80 countries within the construction, engineering, civil works, energy services, telecommunications and media sectors.

Bouygues Energies & Services specialise in the execution of technically challenging, time sensitive projects and offer seamless consulting and facility solutions through an inhouse design, build, operate and maintain delivery model. 

We are at the forefront of the Data Centre market, for over 15 years and our expertise.  Also, working with the Pharmaceutical sector we provide comprehensive solutions for contamination control strategies and cleanroom processing.

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the most technically innovate and challenging projects.  With a strong corporate culture, our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Excellence, Courage, Integrity and Passion.  We offer competitive basic salaries with generous company benefits including:

• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Annual leave increasing with service
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Healthcare plan
• Access to Lifestyle Benefits (such as our Cycle to Work Scheme)

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details.  If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly); your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions.