Procurement Executive

Ecofficiency; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Doncaster is seeking a dedicated Materials Management professional. The role includes procuring waste management solutions, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should possess strong negotiation skills, be customer-centric, and proficient in Microsoft Office. The position offers full-time hours with some hybrid flexibility post-probation. Join a dynamic team and contribute to sustainable practices.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Length of service rewards

Referral bonuses

Gym membership discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Birthday off

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills and supplier management experience required.
• Team-oriented with a customer-centric mindset.
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Procure waste management solutions competitively.
• Liaise daily with waste management companies and transport services.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards amongst suppliers.
• Generate and follow up on sales quotations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Customer service

Microsoft Office skills

Organizational skills

Education

GCSE C grade Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

Why Join Us?

At Ecofficiency, our success is built on four core values:

Community: We work hand-in-hand with the communities we serve, creating cleaner environments and supporting local development.

Colleague: We believe our people are our greatest asset. We invest in your growth, wellbeing, and success through training, support, and career progression.

Customer: We are trusted by clients across the UK to deliver reliable, responsive, and innovative recycling services.

Environment: Everything we do is driven by a passion for sustainability and a commitment to reducing landfill and carbon impact.

Be Part of Something Bigger

Whether you're starting your career or looking to take the next step, Ecofficiency offers a dynamic, inclusive, and forward‑thinking workplace where your ideas matter and your work makes a difference.

About the role

The Materials Management Team arrange soil testing and classification of waste and source suppliers and negotiate rates for all types of land removal, from clean to contaminated soils and provide supplies of all types of materials, from aggregate and topsoil to ready mixed concrete and tarmac. This will be a great opportunity for somebody who wants to develop their career with Ecofficiency and become a specialist.

Working alongside your colleagues you will take responsibility for the provision of services, building relationships with your suppliers, customers and colleagues to ensure products and services are procured accurately, at competitive market rates and client satisfaction is maximised.

Location: Doncaster

Responsibilities

Procure waste management solutions and site services for our Materials Management Department, securing several quotes to ensure we buy competitively, and in line with client requirements.

Liaising with waste management companies, disposal sites, and transport companies on a daily basis.

Ensure that all suppliers conform to industry standards and services are delivered within Service Level Agreements.

Generate sales quotations, follow up with a call and negotiate rates where required to convert to order.

Assist in tender compilation, working with the sales teams to provide suitable options which protect margin and provide client satisfaction.

Establish effective working relationships with internal and external contacts. Record, update and maintain customer data and customer interaction.

Working alongside the Soils Customer Service Team to ensure all bookings are completed, resolving any customer or supplier queries as needed.

From time to time the role may require working in the Customer Service Team (holidays / absences) on an adhoc basis.

Additional information

Working hours are 42.5 per week, Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm or 8:30am-5:30pm with half an hour for lunch & 2x 15 Minute breaks.

You will work full-time in the Doncaster office, so will need to live within a reasonable distance to travel to DN9 3GA.

Please note: This is an office based role with some hybrid working available after probation.

What we need from you

Good negotiation skills and supplier management.

Hungry for success, should that be developing your career or the success of your team.

Teamwork, always helping colleagues whether they are sat next to you or in another department.

Customer centric, strive for continually great customer service, internally and externally.

Results focused, through satisfied customers or achieving KPIs. Organised and a proactive approach to a workload.

Enjoy finding a way to solve a problem.

GCSE C grade Maths and English or equivalent.

Good Microsoft office skills, such as word and excel (e.g. Data input, sort, filter). Interested in a career in waste management or procurement.

A full UK driving licence is essential for this role. In the initial weeks, you will need to travel to our Telford office for training and to meet the team.

What we offer

Financial perks: Pension scheme, length of service rewards, and referral bonuses.

Exclusive discounts: MyPerks platform, Cycle to Work scheme, gym membership discounts, and skip hire discounts.

Health & wellbeing: Flu jabs, eyecare vouchers, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Mental health support : Confidential counselling, MyPerks Wellbeing Centre, and access to trained Mental Health First Aiders.

Family-friendly: Enhanced maternity / paternity leave, birthday off, and holiday trading scheme.

Community engagement : Volunteer days and collaboration with local charities.

Generous holiday: Start with 23 days, rising with service, plus buy / sell options.

Employee voice: Regular My Voice surveys and follow‑up check‑ins to drive meaningful change.