Procurement Manager

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Procurement Contract Manager to enhance their procurement strategies. This pivotal role involves managing supplier relationships, driving cost efficiencies, and ensuring timely materials supply for shipbuilding projects. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in contract management and procurement, coupled with strong negotiation skills. If you are ready to take on a new challenge and make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and excellence in procurement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract management with strong financial background.
• Team management experience with effective support and challenge abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement expertise for ship build systems and materials.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Contract Management

Budget Management

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation Skills

Team Management

Procurement Expertise

Problem Solving

Education

MCIPS Qualification

Relevant Industry Experience

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Procurement Contract Manager

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Up to £62,000 (depending on skills and experience)

About the Role:

Are you an experienced Procurement Contract Manager looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a dynamic professional to provide procurement expertise and support for ship build systems, equipment, parts, raw materials, and consumables. This role is critical in driving cost efficiencies, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring a smooth flow of materials to meet programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide procurement expertise for ship build systems, ensuring timely supply of materials and consumables.
• Lead cost reduction or cost avoidance initiatives, benchmarking costs to ensure value for money, and reporting cost savings.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, managing performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Proactively resolve supply chain issues, escalating complex or high-risk concerns as needed.
• Regularly review Engineering Bills of Materials (BoMs) to capture and process changes, maintaining optimal stock levels.
• Lead and delegate workload across the team, supporting less experienced members and identifying development needs.

Your Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Proven experience in contract management with a strong financial background in budget management and forecasting.
• Team management experience with the ability to challenge and support effectively.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Extensive procurement experience, ideally MCIPS qualified or working towards MCIPS, or with relevant industry experience.

Desirable:

• Experience in project management and project control processes.
• Awareness of legal aspects related to purchasing contracts and framework agreements.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and toolsets, with advanced Excel skills .