Strategic Procurement Leader & Trusted Advisor

FPSG; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Edinburgh seeks a Strategic Procurement Manager to lead and enhance the procurement department's services. The role involves engaging business units, managing supplier relationships, and developing procurement strategies to deliver significant commercial benefits. Candidates should possess extensive experience in procurement, exceptional negotiation skills, and a degree in a business discipline. The position offers an opportunity to be a trusted advisor and streamline procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a senior procurement specialist or senior manager in a commercially driven environment.
• Demonstrable track record of implementing and delivering procurement strategies to deliver commercial benefit.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve the Procurement department's work and provide top-class support.
• Manage procurement processes to mitigate and manage risks.
• Identify new strategic sourcing opportunities and lead high-impact procurement projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Change management

Project management

Innovative thinking

Education

Degree in business discipline

Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply certification

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in Edinburgh seeks a Strategic Procurement Manager to lead and enhance the procurement department's services. The role involves engaging business units, managing supplier relationships, and developing procurement strategies to deliver significant commercial benefits. Candidates should possess extensive experience in procurement, exceptional negotiation skills, and a degree in a business discipline. The position offers an opportunity to be a trusted advisor and streamline procurement processes.