Procurement Co-ordinator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026.
About Us
Scottish Canals are the custodians of the nation’s canal network and surrounding estates. Our vision is to invest in the canal network to generate lasting benefit for people and communities; celebrating their industrial heritage, ensuring they offer quality green and blue spaces for people and communities and contribute to Scotland’s resilience in tackling climate change.
Our success is rooted in valuing the contributions of our entire team - we care, we create, and we collaborate to continue to deliver a whole range of activities and services, from boating, and mooring, paddling, walking and wheeling, to living and playing and improving what the canals have to offer to our visitors and communities. We also work collaboratively with our partners and stakeholders to contribute to a wealthier, fairer, greener and more resilient Scotland.
As an employer we offer a truly unique opportunity to be part of our team, help us realise our vision and contribute to safeguarding our heritage and ensuring our canals flourish now and in the future.
About the Role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Co-ordinator to join our Procurement team in Glasgow or Falkirk.
The role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term basis, working full-time with flexible working arrangements available for discussion. Contracted weekly hours are to be confirmed by the People Team.
Primary responsibilities of the role:
· Manage smaller tendering opportunities
· Maintain the contracts register, work planner and SharePoint channels
· Manage the procurement mailbox and calendar
· Support tender and contract documentation, evaluation and award
· Provide procurement data and reporting
· Support supplier and stakeholder engagement.
About the Reward
This role offers a progressive salary of £32,267 (Band C).
Scottish Canals offer a generous annual leave entitlement along with enhanced sick pay, discounted shopping vouchers, health cash plan and a contributory pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
About You
Qualifications and knowledge required:
· SVQ/NVQ in Business Administration with Procurement Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent experience.
Skills and experience required:
· Good MS Office and communication skills; knowledge of procurement; good analytical skills; experience of tendering, contract management and administration is desirable.
Qualities & abilities required:
· Team player who can work under their own initiative, manage competing priorities and engage effectively with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Scottish Canals reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.