Manager, Contract & Vendor Management – (Glasgow)

Manager, Contract & Vendor Management – Permanent – Glasgow – Competitive package

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the worlds largest ship owners based in Glasgow.

Reporting to the Director, Marine & Technical Services, the Manager, Contract & Vendor Management will be responsible and accountable for leading the team in the Glasgow office.

This role also carries the responsibly for the development of specific category and commodity strategies in support of company requirements. This will involve tendering, negotiation, and management of vendor agreements for products and services.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and mentor the team in Glasgow. Implement the department’s strategy, milestones and goals with the Director, Marine & Technical Services
• Tracking team’s performance (quantitatively) on a quarterly basis
• Create new, innovative solutions within procurement to source new Vendors and Suppliers in order to reduce costs
• Responsible and accountable for servicing all procurement activities.
• Develop a strategy for Category Management and get company buy in with quarterly reviews to track progress
• Manage and formulate agreements for major vendors
• Take all negotiations as close to the manufacturer and as high in the vendor organisation as possible, ensuring complete vendor agreement

Experience Required:

• Minimum 7 years of Procurement experience
• Analytical, problem solving, decision making, time management and negotiation skills
• Strategic thinker, but focuses on bottom line and execution – experience and track record in closing deals
• Experience in leading a regional team
• Proficient in Microsoft and procurement system applications
• Knowledge and experience in purchasing operations and contract negotiation

You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered

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