Procurement Manager

Our Scottish maritime client has an opening for a Procurement Manager with Public Sector Procurement experience to join them on a 12-month fixed term contract.  

The Successful Applicant

• Degree and/or relevant professional qualification and significant contract experience desirable
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supplies or equivalent qualification is desirable
• Experience of conducting major Contract negotiations is essential
• Proven track record of delivering optimum results in a multi-faceted Procurement operation together with a comprehensive knowledge of Supply Chain governance desirable
• Working knowledge of the Supply Chain and contract processes including European and National Legislation
• Awareness of new technological and best practice advances in Supply chain
• Good knowledge and experience of Public Sector Procurement and technical related procurement would be beneficial

Job Description

• Formulate, negotiate and manage a defined range of market areas to secure the best terms, conditions and financial outcome for the Company
• Administer the commercial aspects of contracts including supplier appraisal, tender preparation, tender assessment, negotiation, recommendation, placement, variation management, claim management and performance monitoring
• Maintain market knowledge of all areas of expenditure and assist in developing supply chain strategies that will underpin Company objectives
• Assist in monitoring supply market relationships, externally and internally and act as subject expert
• Develop and implement Supply Chain Strategies, deliverables and agreed targets for a defined range of market areas and ensure risks are understood, managed and promulgated
• Provide regular and pro-active liaison and support to internal and external customers to enable best practice to be achieved throughout Company-wide contracts and further the development of the Company Purchasing System in conjunction with other Departments.
• Assist with identifying top common areas of transactional activity and agree appropriate Procurement strategies for each area and establish new arrangements to minimise transactional activity
• Ensure all materials procured meet the Company’s requirements of suitability for purpose, quality, safety and price and continually monitor and assess Suppliers to ensure they are providing a service in accordance with their contractual obligations
• Assist in establishing a strategy that achieves targeted savings, performance improvement and supplier rationalisation
• Responsible for reviewing all relevant Legislation, rules and procedures and recommend areas of change
• Undertake other duties as directed

Remuneration Package on Offer

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package