Project Buyer

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Bouygues Energies & Services Contracting Full time

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

Working as part of a small team, the Project Buyer - Graduate will support the team in providing 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, mitigate commercial risks and promote innovative and sustainable ways. The role will support the development of the supply chain to suit the demands of projects in the fast-growing Data Centre market and pharmaceutical arena’s and will be based in our offices in Didsbury, Manchester and some travel to regional offices/sites as required.

**The Role**
- Support the procurement of all materials for allocated projects in line with agreed procurement strategy, ensuring best value solutions for the business.
- Provide an effective and professional service in the procurement of sub-contractors and material for strategic trades including construction stage project management.
- Develop your experience in M&E building services and become the category specialist across projects.
- Provide competitive procurement solutions for trades which demonstrate best overall value for money.
- Support supply chain management, including sourcing and 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**
- Graduate level and CIPS qualified or nearing completion of the CIPS qualification with some experience working within a procurement engineering/construction environment.
- Some understanding of strategic procurement/buying practices.
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- An understanding of sustainability and safety within procurement practices.
- A strong team player who is customer focused with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Effective Written and verbal Communication.
- Knowledge and skills to effectively solve problems.
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365 Office and specifically Excel Software.
- Attention to detail with good time management and negotiating skills.
- Attention of Health and Safety matters.

**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 in critical environments: cleanrooms, laboratories, industrial plants, and data centres. With over 50 years of experience, we offer our clients seamless consulting and engineering solutions through an in-house design, build, operate and maintain delivery model.

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.

**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.


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