Procurement Specialist

Nine Twenty; Mauchline; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent distiller is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage procurement for their high-performing plant in Ayrshire, Scotland. The role involves building supplier relationships and implementing strategies focused on cost efficiency and sustainability. Join a values-led business that champions quality and team development.

Benefits

Healthcare

Bonus scheme

Early finish on Fridays

Workplace pension scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Strong commercial mindset with abilities to influence and negotiate.
• Experience in sustainable procurement or ESG frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic procurement activities and supplier relationships.
• Negotiate contracts to deliver best-in-class service.
• Embed sustainability into category strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Ownership

Tools

MRP Systems

Excel

Job description

Procurement Specialist

Location: Ayrshire, Scotland
Contract Type: Permanent

• Join a values-led business committed to quality, sustainability, and team development

• Play a key role in managing procurement for a high-performing packaging plant

• Champion cost efficiency, responsible sourcing, and sustainable supply chains

Our client, a renowned independent distiller of some of the world's finest and rarest Scotch whiskies, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join their team in Ayrshire. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, growth-focused, and sustainability-led environment.

Position Overview

As a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for managing strategic procurement activities, supplier relationships, and contract performance across the packaging category for a high-performing plant. You will play a crucial role in driving cost efficiency, responsible sourcing, and sustainable supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement packaging category strategies aligned with stakeholder needs, commercial goals, and sustainability objectives

• Source and secure suppliers who meet commercial, operational, and ESG standards

• Lead tenders and supplier selection using total cost of ownership (TCO) principles

• Negotiate and implement supplier contracts and SLAs to deliver best-in-class service and value

• Own financial delivery for your category, driving value through cost reduction, risk mitigation, and supplier innovation

• Lead price benchmarking, value engineering, and cost model development

• Develop supplier relationships built on transparency, compliance, and continuous improvement

• Embed sustainability into category strategies, including packaging optimisation, carbon footprint reduction, and circular economy goals

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a procurement or supply chain role, ideally in the drinks or FMCG industry

• Strong commercial mindset with a natural ability to influence, negotiate, and deliver results

• Confident working across functions with the credibility to engage stakeholders at all levels

• Knowledge of MRP systems (Access preferred) and comfortable with Excel and cost modelling

• Highly organised with a sharp attention to detail and process improvement mindset

• Driven, curious, and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and problem-solving skills

• Awareness or experience of sustainable procurement or working with ESG frameworks is a plus

Benefits

• Healthcare

• Bonus scheme

• Early finish on Fridays

• Workplace pension scheme

• Life assurance

You'll be joining a commercially focused but values-led business that is committed to high standards in quality, sustainability, and team development. Immerse yourself in a supportive, collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, and your professional growth is nurtured.

How to Apply

Sound like your kind of role? Let's chat. Apply today or drop me a message if you'd like to hear more before committing. [e-mail] or 07425 643 205