Strategic Head of Procurement – Scotland Operations

Forth Ports Limited; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Forth Ports Limited in Scotland is seeking a Head of Procurement to lead and develop procurement across the Scotland Operation, spanning seven port locations and related operations.

Reporting to the Financial Controller for the Scotland Operation, you will drive value through strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, contract governance and continuous improvement, while embedding procurement into key decisions and investments.

Qualifications

• Significant experience operating within complex, multi-site environments.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional procurement across seven port locations and associated operations.
• Drive commercial value through strategic sourcing and contract management.
• Oversee supplier performance management, governance and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with operational, finance and corporate teams to align procurement with business objectives.
• Lead and develop an established procurement team and drive procurement transformation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Education

CIPS qualification

Job description

Forth Ports Limited in Scotland is seeking a Head of Procurement to lead and develop procurement across the Scotland Operation, spanning seven port locations and related operations.

Reporting to the Financial Controller for the Scotland Operation, you will drive value through strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, contract governance and continuous improvement, while embedding procurement into key decisions and investments.