Procurement Officer

ECG Facilities Services; Blantyre; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in Blantyre, UK, seeks a Procurement Specialist to enhance efficient procurement processes. This role demands strong skills in procurement, organizational capacity, and excellent communication to support internal teams. Ideal candidates will have 5-10 years of supply chain experience and be proficient with Microsoft Office tools. With a focus on excellence and innovation, this position offers a competitive salary package and a chance to contribute to a diverse team.

Benefits

Pension scheme

360 Wellbeing

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 – 10 years’ experience in procurement/supply chain management.
• Highly numerate with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong understanding of UK & EU procurement/contractual law.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient procurement of goods and services.
• Monitor procurement contracts effectively.
• Develop tendering processes and schedules.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Experience with Microsoft Office

Education

MCIPS or studying towards MCIPS qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerQuery/Power BI

Job description

Location

Location: Blantyre

Summary

Established in 1994, ECG Facilities Services is a leading provider of Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) maintenance across the UK. With a strong presence in the commercial, retail and industrial sectors, ECG also delivers specialist services in water hygiene and managed services - operating 24/7, 365 days a year. With over 30 years of industry expertise and a workforce of more than 400 employees, ECG operates nationwide from its headquarters in Blantyre, Glasgow, supported by strategically located offices across the UK. Now part of the Mecsia Group, ECG continues to set the standard in facilities maintenance through innovation, real-time technology, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

At ECG, we value the strength that comes from a diverse team. We are proud to promote equality, embrace inclusion, and stand firmly against discrimination in the workplace.

Package & Benefits

Location: Blantyre

Salary: £35k - £40k per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week

Company Benefits

• Pension scheme
• 360 Wellbeing

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• To ensure the efficient, effective and systematic procurement of goods and services, delivering best value to ECG.
• Effective monitoring of procurement contracts.
• Development of transparent tendering processes and schedules.
• Development of best practice in procurement.
• Create, issue and track purchase orders to ensure all goods and services are delivered on time.
• Manage supply chain partner relations to ensure long term consistency.
• Generate timeous, highly accurate reports to internal stakeholders on category spend.
• Support internal stakeholders with procurement strategies.
• Work with Mecsia Group stakeholders to ensure group strategies meet the needs of ECG.
• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure ECG strategies have the same synergies as those of the Mecsia Group.
• Analyse current contractual agreements/provisions and develop strategies to ensure conformance of non-compliant supply chain partners.
• Advise of new or emerging ideas and or processes which may have a positive role in developing the relationship between procurement and all other areas of the business.
• Development of systems and reporting automations working in conjunction with ECG’s internal Work Hub Team.

Skills & Qualifications Required

Knowledge & Understanding

• Minimum 5 – 10 years’ experience in procurement/supply chain management, preferably in a similar engineering environment.
• Highly numerate, strong organisational skills and excellent time management skills.
• Strong understanding of procurement/contractual law both UK & EU based, inclusive of the social value element of contract procurement.
• Ability to undertake category relevant research/analysis and draw the required conclusions.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Highly developed skills/knowledge with Microsoft Office work packages, especially Excel & Word.
• Experience of PowerQuery/Power BI advantageous but not essential.
• Highly analytical with keen eye for detail.
• Excellent team player but also able to work under own initiative.

Qualifications

• MCIPS or studying towards MCIPS qualification.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability.

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