Senior Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist

Robert Walters; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy based in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist to lead a high-performing procurement team. The role involves developing strategies, ensuring compliance, and building robust supplier relationships. Ideal candidates should be degree-qualified with relevant experience and CIPS membership considered a plus. This position presents a significant opportunity to influence procurement practices and deliver strategic value across major projects.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified or equivalent experience; CIPS membership desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to meet cost, quality and schedule targets.
• Develop and execute project procurement strategies and sourcing plans.
• Build strong stakeholder and supplier relationships.
• Manage tendering, supplier evaluation and contract administration.
• Mitigate commercial and supply chain risks.
• Monitor performance and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic procurement

Supplier relationship management

Education

Degree-qualified or equivalent experience

CIPS membership (desirable)

Job description

We're seeking an experienced Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist to lead a procurement team and deliver strategic value across major projects. You'll work closely with stakeholders and suppliers to develop effective procurement strategies, ensure commercial and contractual compliance, and build a strong, resilient supply chain.

Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist

Location: Glasgow

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to meet cost, quality and schedule targets.
• Develop and execute project procurement strategies and sourcing plans.
• Build strong stakeholder and supplier relationships.
• Manage tendering, supplier evaluation and contract administration.
• Mitigate commercial and supply chain risks.
• Monitor performance and support continuous improvement.

About You

Degree-qualified or equivalent experience; CIPS membership desirable.

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