Procurement Specialist

Sea Global; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea Global in Glasgow seeks a Procurement Operations role focusing on optimising procurement systems and managing vendor engagement. The ideal candidate has experience in procurement operations and data analysis, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 to £45,000 plus bonus and benefits, in a supportive and inclusive workplace that values professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement operations, category management, or a similar procurement-focused role.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills using procurement tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and optimisation of procurement systems.
• Develop and manage reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Manage low-value procurement activities and vendor engagement.

Skills

Procurement operations experience

Data analysis skills

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Education

CIPS qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

Power Automate

Job description

Overview

Salary & Package: £40,000 - £45,000 plus bonus and benefit

A global, market-leading organisation with an established international procurement function, focused on driving operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement across global operations.

Strong commitment to professional development, career progression, and skills growth, with Inclusive and diverse workplace culture where different perspectives are valued

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and optimisation of procurement systems, including purchase order and supplier onboarding tools
• Develop and manage reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics to drive procurement insight and decision-making
• Manage low-value procurement activities, vendor engagement, and negotiations to deliver commercial value
• Act as a super-user for procurement tools, driving improvements, automation, and user training across the business
• Provide operational support including stakeholder engagement, helpdesk management, and procurement project delivery

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement operations, category management, or a similar procurement-focused role
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills using tools such as Power BI, SharePoint, and Power Automate
• Experience implementing or improving procurement systems, processes, or automation initiatives
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel) with experience in AI tools (e.g., Copilot) and CIPS qualification (or working towards) desirable