Project Buyer in Manchester

Equans Sci-Tech is seeking a Project Buyer to join our dynamic Procurement team in Didsbury, Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal part in delivering cutting-edge projects in high-growth sectors such as Data Centres and Pharmaceuticals. As a core member of our close-knit team, you will move beyond transactional buying by developing strategic supply chains, negotiating high-value contracts, and driving cost-effective, sustainable solutions that reduce risk and maximize value. The Project Buyer plays a vital role in evolving our supply chain to meet the demands of high-growth sectors such as Data Centres and Pharmaceuticals. This position is primarily based in Manchester, with occasional travel to regional offices and project sites.

Why Join Us?

• Work on complex, technical projects that shape the future of digital infrastructure.
• Be part of a high-growth business where your expertise truly makes an impact.
• Enjoy career progression opportunities within a global organisation.

What you will deliver?

• Lead procurement for allocated projects, ensuring best-value solutions aligned with strategic goals.
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor agreements and material supply contracts.
• Develop and structure supply chains, driving performance improvements and cost benefits.
• Engage throughout all project stages from tender and preconstruction to contract negotiations and delivery.
• Drive and align stakeholders (Project Directors and Managers) on supply chain selection recommendations and change initiatives.
• Champion carbon reduction initiatives with suppliers.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities to support successful project delivery.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary and benefits package, which includes 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?

• Solid understanding of strategic procurement and the procurement lifecycle.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
• Experience in procurement or quantity surveying within construction or building services projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, customer-focused communicator with strong problem-solving skills, effective across all management levels.
• Logical, methodical, and systematic approach to tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Demonstrated background in procurement or commercial roles.
• CIPS Level 4, RICS, CIOB accredited degree or equivalent (desired).

If you have experience in buying and are ready for a new challenge, or if you're a Quantity Surveyor looking to leverage your negotiation expertise - this is your chance to join a team delivering projects that power the future.

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.