Head of Procurement

Role Overview

Location: Home based with National travel

Salary: Competitive Package including Car Allowance + Private Healthcare

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 17.00 pm

Benefits: 25 days holidays + Bank holidays, Health Cash Plan, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Learning & Development opportunities, Paid Volunteering Days, plus many more.

About EMCOR UK

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

About The Role

Role Overview

The Head of Procurement will lead the sourcing strategy for EMCOR UK in collaboration with the Procurement Director and operational stakeholders. This is a transformational role working with the business to understand requirements and create a robust and forward - thinking framework to effectively deliver engineering excellence and a better world at work for our customers, colleagues and supply chain; and for the communities in which we work. As the Head of Procurement, you'll lead the way in setting the standard for procurement excellence, whilst driving a high-performance culture. The role will place emphasis on d riving value for money by leading all supply chain project negotiations and ensuring we remain competitive whilst maximising profit for EMCOR UK.

What You'll Do

• Manage the procurement spend, taking leadership of major complex projects acting for the EMCOR customer reporting to the Procurement Director
• Act as a trusted partner the face of Procurement to the Sector and represent Procurement at Operational leadership meetings/reviews
• Support with the implementation of the new Procurement Operating Model
• Define, implement, manage and execute sector specific sourcing strategies, aligned to customer business objectives
• Ensure supply chain is fit for purpose, aligned to business need, and represents lowest total cost, optimal service, highest quality, providing ethical and sustainable supply with relevant impactful supply base innovation
• Work closely with key stakeholders to reflect and influence the needs of the sector in developing Sector specific Supply Chain strategies
• Make it easy for every buyer to do the right thing and measure, control, and address leakage
• Ensure all supplier contracts support the optimisation of customer account margins and other benefits, offering opportunities for on-going improvements and enhancements
• Line manage a team of Buyers

Who You'll Be

A senior champion of procurement with a passion for supply chain. Demonstrate a high level of integrity. Demonstrate the ability to assess and consider risk management throughout the procurement and contract management process. Demonstrate experience of successfully leading a procurement team. Champion sustainable Procurement knowledge. Hold strong presentation, stakeholder management and influencing skills. MCIPS (Preferred). Hold a valid full driving licence.

EMCOR UK Benefits

• Industry leading maternity & paternity policies
• Refer a friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
• GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
• Extensive learning & development opportunities, including opportunities for progression
• Discount shopping, gym, mobile, family activities, insurance, dining experiences, car leasing and breakdown cover
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Health cash plan - Benefits covered include optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing
• Dental scheme
• Access to health assessments
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving. We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices. Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed. Join us in building a better world at work