OverviewBase Location : London office (as and when required onsite)

Rates : £300 -£400 per day inside IR35 Umbrella

Working pattern : Hybrid working from nearby Equans office, Mon-Fri

EQUANS is a global leader in energy services, with nearly 100,000 employees in over 50 countries and an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK and Ireland, EQUANS provides FM, regeneration, technical, and energy services, specialising in smart buildings, green mobility, district energy, as well as renewables. EQUANS\'' 13,500 UK and Ireland employees support the transition to net zero and digital and industrial transformations. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

The Category Manager at Equans UKandI plays a key role in driving value from procurement by strategically managing Hard Services categories such as lifts, lighting, doors, BMS, fire and security. The role focuses on developing long-term sourcing strategies, building strong supplier relationships, and leveraging spend to secure the best commercial outcomes. Working closely with internal stakeholders across operations, sustainability, and health and safety, the Category Manager ensures compliance, innovation, and continuous improvement while delivering cost savings, risk management, and enhanced service quality. This is a pivotal position within the Central Procurement team, directly contributing to business performance and client value.

Key Responsibilities

You will develop and deliver category strategies for Hard Services (lifts, lighting, doors, BMS, fire and security).

You will lead sourcing, tendering, contract renewals, and supplier negotiations to drive value and savings.

You will be analysing spend, supplier markets, risks, and industry trends to optimise procurement outcomes.

Build and manage strong supplier relationships, ensuring performance, compliance, and innovation.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders (operations, commercial, sustainability, HandS) to align procurement with business needs.

You will monitor supplier performance, rebate programmes, cost benchmarking, and ensure contract compliance.

Provide category expertise during bids, mobilisation, and operational projects to ensure competitive advantage.

You''ll drive continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainable procurement practices.

Produce and present reports on spend, savings, compliance, and performance metrics.

Support risk management, sustainability initiatives, and contribute to procurement policy compliance across the organisation.

Essential Skills and Experience

You must have proven track record in procurement/category management (5+ years, preferably Hard Services/FM).

Strong negotiation and supplier management skills with commercial acumen.

Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

You must have strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market insights.

Solid knowledge of UK commercial contract law and procurement regulations.

High-level communication and presentation skills (written, verbal, technical).

Proficiency in procurement tools, reporting, and data analysis (Excel, ERP/e-sourcing tools).

Experience delivering savings, cost optimisation, and value-driven procurement solutions.

Familiarity with sustainability, CSR, and risk management in procurement.

CIPS Level 5 (or working towards) preferred, with evidence of continuous professional development.

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