Procurement Team Lead | Hybrid, Data-Driven & Impact

Forth Ports Limited; Grangemouth; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Generous annual leave

Defined contribution pension

In-house Occupational Health

EAP and wellbeing support

GymFlex health club memberships

Cycle to Work

On-site free parking

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Forth Ports Limited is seeking a Procurement Team Lead for the Port of Grangemouth. The role leads the procurement team, negotiates contracts, and drives spend analysis across the Scottish operation. Hybrid work with travel to Scottish ports and occasional UK locations is expected.

The role emphasizes strategic and operational procurement, supplier relationships, and continuous improvement to deliver value and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience as Category Lead within procurement or supply chain.
• Experience supervising or leading a team.
• Full UK working rights and UK driving licence.
• Ability to travel between Scottish ports and other UK locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Procurement team for the Scottish operation.
• Drive procurement excellence including supplier management and contract negotiation.
• Analyse P2P data to identify cost savings and efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and internal governance standards.
• Support strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Data analysis

Procurement strategy

Decision making

Communication

IT proficiency

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

P2P systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Forth Ports Limited is seeking a Procurement Team Lead for the Port of Grangemouth. The role leads the procurement team, negotiates contracts, and drives spend analysis across the Scottish operation. Hybrid work with travel to Scottish ports and occasional UK locations is expected.

The role emphasizes strategic and operational procurement, supplier relationships, and continuous improvement to deliver value and compliance.