Procurement and Supply Chain Manager

Michael Page; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement and Supply Chain professional to oversee supplier management and deliver sustainable solutions. The role focuses on maximizing cost, quality, and sustainability while developing strong supplier relationships and implementing new technologies. The successful applicant will have relevant qualifications and proven experience in procurement, along with strong communication and analytical skills. It offers competitive pay, growth opportunities, and hybrid working in Edinburgh.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer contributory pension scheme

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing supplier performance.
• Experience in commercial negotiation and contracts.
• Ability to present detailed reports and analyses.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and supplier management activities.
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Ensure supply chain processes align with sustainability goals.

Skills

Supplier management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Qualification in supply chain management or MCIPS

Job description

Description

This is an opportunity for a procurement and supply chain professional who loves supplier interactions and delivering sustainable supply chain solutions.

Client Details

Our client holds certified status in environmental sustainability and work tirelessly to ensure they deliver a service to customers that reduces environmental impact whilst delivering cost efficiency.

Operating within natural resources they are renowned for their commitment to excellence and their focus on sustainable practices in all their operations. You will join a small team who works closely across business functions to facilitate procurement and supply chain best practice with a focus on partnering with suppliers to maximise on sustainable benefits.

The business operated a highly collaborative and partnership working ethos, you will have the opportunity to represent the business at collaborative working groups focused on environmental and community focused sustainable outcomes

Description

• Oversee and manage the procurement and supplier management activities for indirect services to maximise cost, quality and sustainability within the supply base
• Develop supplier capability including sourcing of new supply where required
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and customers
• Implement new technologies to streamline and improve procurement and supply chain processes
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the latest trends in the industry
• Develop and oversee risk management procedures
• Ensure that all supply chain processes align with the organisation's sustainability goals
• Prepare and present detailed reports on supplier and contract performance
• Provide detailed analysis and reporting including contractual performance, supplier performance and analysis of expenditure focused on opportunities for further improvement.

Profile

The Successful Applicant will be a Procurement and Supply Chain professional;

• Ideally with a relevant qualification in supply chain management or MCIPS qualification
• Proven experience in managing and optimising supplier performance and contract performance within a supply chain/procurement role and function with focus on cost/quality/assurance
• Experience in contracts including including tendering, commercial negotiation, performance metric management
• Ability to analyse data sets and produce and present reports
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Job Offer

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary
• An attractive employer contributory pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A supportive and inclusive work culture
• Edinburgh location, hybrid working with excellent transport links and parking facilities