Supply Chain Manager (Scotland)

Parkinson's UK; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to drive procurement in rail and civil engineering projects across Scotland. In this role, you'll lead procurement operations, manage supplier relationships, and contribute to strategic planning while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary – Negotiable depending on experience

Company Car or Car Allowance

Generous Holiday Package – 25 days plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme – Company contributory pension plan

Life Insurance

Private Medical Insurance (Family)

Career Progression – Supportive structure for development

Safe & Inclusive Workplace

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, ideally within Rail or Civil Engineering sectors.
• Strong negotiation skills and a proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the regional supply chain in Scotland ensuring productivity and efficiency.
• Develop relationships with key partners and suppliers.
• Support operational teams in tender submissions and projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

CIPS qualification

Job description

This is a Permanent , Full Time vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 BST .

The Vacancy

Supply Chain Manager

Location: Cumbernauld, Scotland
Sector: Rail / Civil Engineering

Are you an experienced Supply Chain professional with a passion for procurement in rail, civil engineering, and construction? This is your opportunity to become a vital part of our fast-paced procurement and supply chain team, supporting critical projects across Scotland.

The Regional Supply Chain Manager, will be responsible for overseeing and managing the regional supply chain in Scotland, ensuring productivity and efficiency. They will develop and maintain strategic relationships with key partners and suppliers while effectively managing performance. The role involves ensuring the team procures in an effective and timely manner, delivering excellent service and quality at the best price and value.

About Us
Join a dynamic procurement and supply chain environment that plays a pivotal role in supporting framework and project teams throughout the UK. Led by our Procurement Director, our central procurement team comprises Regional Supply Chain Leads and procurement professionals, including Assistant Buyers, Buyers, and Senior Buyers. We develop procurement strategies and execute day-to-day operations for a variety of contracts spanning rail, civil engineering, environmental, M&E, power & energy, and rail systems.

The Role
As a regional Supply Chain Lead, you’ll be a key member of our central procurement team, primarily dedicated to the Scotland region, reporting to the Procurement & Supply Chain Director. Your expertise in procurement will ensure seamless supply chain management while fostering positive relationships with key partners and suppliers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Obtain and evaluate information to make supplier selections.
• Set supplier performance targets, monitor and review performance, collate and analyse data, and provide feedback with actionable improvement recommendations to AmcoGiffen, its suppliers, clients, and consultants.
• Manage relationships with suppliers to facilitate resolution of issues related to the company.
• Contribute to the development of the supply chain to meet medium- and long-term business planning objectives.
• Forecast category trends and developments that may impact the company and communicate these insights across the business.
• Support operational teams in tender submissions and projects regarding procurement approach, product specifications, supplier selection, and product costs.
• Assess the impact of client supply chain preferences and requirements on company activities, making strategic recommendations.
• Develop and maintain policies with clients and suppliers to foster enduring relationships.
• Build and maintain honest, respectful, and trustworthy relationships with colleagues.
• Facilitate introductions of colleagues to established client and supplier relationships in a planned manner.
• Promote the concept of ‘adding value’ within the procurement team.
• Lead and report on key supplier meetings.
• Oversee the recruitment, training, deployment, and utilisation of procurement staff.

What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, you should have prior experience as a Supply Chain professional. The ideal candidate will possess:
• Proven experience in procurement, ideally within Rail or Civil Engineering sectors.
• Strong negotiation skills with a proactive approach to securing optimal agreements and cost efficiencies.
• Analytical thinking skills to process data, assess supplier performance, and contribute to procurement strategy.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with proficiency in relevant computer tools and a structured work approach.
• CIPS qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Adaptability and leadership qualities, including the ability to manage and mentor procurement colleagues such as Buyers and Senior Buyers, take initiative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary – Negotiable depending on experience
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Generous Holiday Package – 25 days (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Pension Scheme – Company contributory pension plan
• Life Insurance – Providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones
• Health Benefits -

• Private Medical Insurance (Family)
• Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards

• Career Progression – Supportive structure to foster professional development and long-term growth
• Safe & Inclusive Workplace – A culture that values collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being
• Employee Forums – Opportunities for team members to influence company decisions

Take the next step in your career and join a forward-thinking procurement team driving success in rail and civil engineering!

The Company

Why AmcoGiffen?
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:

We offer excellent career prospects, a competitive salary, and outstanding training development and support opportunities. You can expect to receive a range of benefits (role dependent) including: