Procurement Team Lead

Forth Ports Limited; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Generous annual leave entitlement

Remote work flexibility up to two days

Job summary

Forth Ports is seeking a Procurement Team Lead to steer the procurement function across the Scottish operation, including supplier management, contract negotiation, and spend analysis. The role reports to the Head of Procurement and Supplier Sustainability – Scottish Operation and requires leadership of the procurement team to drive cost-effective, compliant procurement aligned with business goals.

Extended responsibilities include developing supplier relationships, data-driven savings, and

Qualifications

• Category Lead level experience in procurement or supply chain.
• CIPS qualification or actively working towards certification.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong decision-making with the ability to analyse information.
• Excellent communication and negotiation at all levels.
• Ability to build relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full UK working rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders, negotiating contracts for value and service.
• Analyse P2P data to identify cost savings and efficiencies across the Scottish Operation.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with laws, health and safety, and internal policies.
• Coordinate regular team meetings and training to review workload and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance service delivery and procurement performance.
• Identify training needs and support development opportunities for the team.
• Support Head of Procurement and Supplier Sustainability and act as deputy when required.

Skills

Category Lead

CIPS qualified

Team leadership

Decision making

Communication & negotiation

Stakeholder management

Excel/IT skills

P2P systems experience

UK driving licence

UK working rights

Job description

Procurement Team Lead

Job Title: Procurement Team Lead

Location: Port of Grangemouth

Hours: 35hr contract - 0800-1600 or 0900-1700 (Hybrid)

At Forth Ports, we keep trade, logistics, and infrastructure moving. Every day, our teams support the flow of goods, materials, and services that businesses and communities rely on, helping to power economic growth across the UK and beyond. Our people are at the core of everything we do, and their expertise, commitment, and innovation drive our success.

With our commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2032 and Net Zero by 2042, we're investing heavily in sustainable and digital technologies, including major growth in offshore wind and greener port operations. For you, this means joining a business that’s evolving, ambitious, and making a real difference.

About the role

As Procurement Team Lead, you will be responsible for leading and developing the Procurement team while delivering strategic and operational procurement support across the Scottish operation. Reporting to the Head of Procurement and Supplier Sustainability – Scottish Operation, you will drive procurement excellence through effective supplier management, contract negotiation, spend analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role plays a key part in ensuring procurement activities are compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with business objectives, while fostering strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders, including the negotiation of contracts and agreements which balances quality of service and value for money

• Analyse data driven from the Purchase to Pay (P2P) system to identify opportunities for cost savings, process efficiencies and achieve procurement synergies across the Scottish Operation

• Ensure all procurement activity and contractual arrangements comply with the Company’s statutory obligations, health and safety legislation and the relevant internal policies and governance standards

• Coordinate and facilitate regular team meetings and training sessions to review workload allocation, monitor performance, and identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency

• Adopt a continuous improvement approach for the Procurement service provided to the Scottish Operation and actively identify and implement opportunities to enhance service delivery and procurement performance

• Support the development of the Procurement team by identifying training needs and ensuring appropriate learning and development opportunities are in place to build capability and ensure effective job performance

• Provide proactive support to the Head of Procurement and Supplier Sustainability – Scottish Operation, contributing to strategic initiatives, cross-functional projects, and acting as deputy when required

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a proactive and collaborative leader who is passionate about delivering an effective procurement service and driving continuous improvement. You will be committed to developing your team, building strong working relationships, and balancing strategic priorities with operational delivery.

This role requires regular travel to other Scottish ports, with occasional travel to Tilbury and other UK locations as required. A full UK driving licence is essential.

The role requires office presence five days per week during the initial onboarding period, with the flexibility to work remotely for up to two days per week once fully established in the role.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience operating at Category Lead level within a procurement or supply chain environment

• Ideally will be CIPS qualified or actively working towards CIPS certification

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience, with responsibility for guiding, developing, and managing team performance

• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to analyse complex information and make sound, timely judgements

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and negotiate effectively at all levels

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior and executive management.

• Highly proficient IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Word, with the ability to analyse and present data effectively

• Experience working with Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) systems and associated procurement processes

• Full driving licence, valid in the UK to travel between Scottish ports

• Full UK working rights

What Forth Ports can offer you

At Forth Ports, our people are our priority, and we are committed to creating a flexible, open, and supportive working culture. As part of our team, you will enjoy

• A competitive salary

• Discretionary bonus

• Generous annual leave entitlement

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