Procurement Manager / Senior Buyer in Renfrew

Energy Jobline ZR; Renfrew; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy job board is seeking a Procurement Manager in a hybrid work environment (3 days in office). This full-time role involves leading procurement initiatives and mentoring junior buyers to streamline processes and drive cost savings. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of procurement experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent negotiation abilities. Competitive market salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive market salary

Excellent benefits package

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in managing procurement projects.
• Ability to self-start and deliver projects independently.
• Knowledge of health and safety and competency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Leading tendering processes and procurement initiatives.
• Negotiating terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent negotiation skills

Strong problem-solving abilities

Excellent influencing skills

Education

CIPS certification level 4

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description Overview

North builds stronger networks and creates smarter places. Our intelligent technology solutions and robust network infrastructures transform the way people, places, and organisations work. And we focus our expertise on working in three specialist sectors: public services, enterprise & data centres, and defence & justice.

Our people are industrious and inventive. We collaborate closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and challenges and take pride in delivering impactful solutions that make their environments better connected, simpler to manage, safer to be in, and more efficient to run.

The work we do at North is pioneering and fun. We build meaningfully, we think bigger, and we always advance. Our diverse range of customers and services make every day different. We always look at things from the customer's point of view. Our values are know your craft, know your colleagues, know your customers and know how to connect. At North, we know and value the power of connecting people, skills and technologies in new and exciting ways.

Responsibilities

Role: Procurement Manager / Senior Buyer

Location: Hybrid (3 days in Office). Hillington (Braehead), Glasgow

Contract: Full time (Permanent).

Working as one of two Procurement Managers in the team, you will be reporting to the Commercial and Procurement Director. You will be an experienced, self-starter and be able to work autonomously with the wider North business. As a senior member of the team, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure across the contract lifecycle and to be involved in multiple categories of spend.

Operating in a growing business, there will be a chance to participate in or lead business improvement initiatives involving colleagues from across the business. You will also help with the development of the junior buyers in the team and will take on line management responsibility. This is your chance to shape strategic sourcing decisions, helping drive innovation and efficiency; getting things done in a fast-paced environment.

• Leading tendering processes and procurement initiatives
• Negotiating terms and conditions with suppliers
• Operating as a key member in the procurement team to assist development of junior buyers
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Helping drive supplier performance, using management information to review supplier accounts on a regular basis
• Delivering savings targets aligned with business goals
• Monitoring and adopting market trends and improving supplier capabilities
• Promoting procurement policy and governance compliance, understanding business objectives and risk profiles
• Providing regular management reports highlighting achievements, areas of improvement and market trends

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in managing procurement projects, including procurement of materials, & subcontractors
• Advanced Excel skills with analytic knowledge; essential to develop effective procurement strategies and perform cost analysis in indirect categories
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to run negotiations and then manage relationships with key suppliers.
• Contract knowledge enabling the identification and negotiation of key terms with suppliers
• Excellent negotiation skills, focused on cost savings and value creation across a variety of categories
• Sector knowledge with the ability to understand the health and safety and competency requirements to place on the supply chain (desirable)
• Ability to self-start and deliver projects independently while effectively managing relationships with internal stakeholders /external suppliers and the Procurement team members
• Excellent influencing skills, essential for navigating complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent time management skills
• CIPS certification level 4 (as a minimum) would be advantageous or working towards it.
• SAP user (desirable) but would expect candidate to be a skilled user of ERP systems.

COMPANY VALUES

• Know Your Craft: We strive for excellence in our work, continuously learning and adapting to stay at the forefront of our industry.
• Know Your Colleagues: We value collaboration, , and mutual respect, fostering a workplace where everyone's contributions are recognized and celebrated.
• Know Your Customers: We are dedicated to understanding and exceeding our customers' expectations, delivering products/services that make a positive impact on their lives.
• Know How to Connect: Building meaningful connections is at the core of our success. We value open communication, teamwork, and relationships that go beyond the surface.

North rewards colleagues with a competitive market salary with an excellent benefits package and offers fantastic opportunities for progression throughout the company. Further details of the package on offer will be discussed at the application stage. North is an equals opportunity employer; we celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. For further detail on the company and what it is like to work for North, please visit our website: North.tech

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