Procurement Co-ordinator

80:20 Procurement Services Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Globalenergynetwork in Aberdeen is seeking a Procurement Co-ordinator to lead day-to-day purchasing activities and manage supplier relationships within an international business context.

You will drive cost-saving initiatives, coordinate orders, and ensure timely deliveries while maintaining compliance with company policies and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Buyer or Procurement Co-ordinator.
• Experience in oil and gas, energy, engineering, industrial or technical supply sectors desirable.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience with ERP or purchasing systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full purchasing cycle, including sourcing, RFQs, PO placement and expediting deliveries.
• Respond to client enquiries and coordinate order requirements with internal teams and suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms to secure best value for the company.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through benchmarking and supplier negotiations.
• Coordinate logistics, deliveries and supply chain activities, ensuring on-time performance.
• Maintain procurement records, ERP entries and documentation; ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Buyer experience

Procurement coordination

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cost saving

ERP/purchasing systems

MS Office

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re Hiring: Procurement Co-ordinator

Are you an experienced procurement professional with strong commercial awareness and a background in the oil and gas, energy, engineering or industrial sectors?

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Procurement Co-ordinator to join our International Business team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced buyer to take ownership of purchasing activities, develop supplier relationships, and contribute to business growth and profitability within an international business environment.

The Role

Working closely with clients, suppliers and internal teams, you will manage day-to-day procurement and order activities, ensuring materials are sourced competitively, orders are processed efficiently, and deliveries meet client requirements.

You will play a key role in supporting commercial objectives, maintaining strong supplier relationships, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring the smooth coordination of procurement and supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full purchasing cycle, including sourcing materials, obtaining and comparing quotations, placing purchase orders, and expediting deliveries.
• Respond to client enquiries, coordinate order requirements, and work with internal teams and suppliers to deliver effective solutions.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating competitive pricing, lead times, availability, and purchasing terms.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier benchmarking, price comparisons, and commercial negotiations.
• Prepare and support tenders, quotations, proposals, technical data sheets, and other commercial documentation.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and aged debt, resolving queries in collaboration with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Coordinate logistics, freight arrangements, supplier deliveries, and supply chain activities.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, ERP systems, order documentation, and reporting.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, client requirements, and relevant standards.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in a Buyer, Procurement Co-ordinator or similar purchasing role.
• Experience within the oil and gas, energy, engineering, industrial or technical supply sectors is highly desirable.
• A strong understanding of purchasing processes, supplier management, and order expediting.
• Commercial acumen, with the confidence to negotiate pricing and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Experience managing multiple orders, client requirements, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience using ERP or purchasing systems.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with a strong commitment to customer service and business performance.

We are particularly interested in candidates with hands-on buying and procurement experience within the oil and gas, engineering, energy, or industrial supply sectors, with a strong understanding of technical materials, supplier sourcing, and commercial purchasing.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £34,000 ~ £38,000 per annum.
• The opportunity to work within an international procurement and supply chain business.
• A varied role with exposure to commercial purchasing, supplier negotiations, and international operations.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to business growth and operational success.