Procurement Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Michael Page
£55,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The Procurement Manager will spearhead sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships to align with business objectives, requiring expertise in procurement and supply chain management, as well as knowledge of Public Sector Procurement Legislation and Processes. The role is based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow and offers hybrid working options within a supportive team environment. The position emphasizes continuous improvement and compliance with procurement policies. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing procurement strategies and managing supplier negotiations to drive cost efficiency and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for indirect services and products to meet organisational objectives.
- Manage supplier relationships, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
- Lead contract negotiations with suppliers and service providers.
- Monitor market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and innovation.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast procurement needs.
- Prepare and present procurement reports to senior management.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement and supply chain processes.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in procurement management.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Excellent understanding of procurement processes and market trends.
- Ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
- Capability to work collaboratively across teams.
- Attention to detail and a results-oriented mindset.
- Knowledge of public sector regulation and procurement process/tendering.
Salary (Rate): £55,000.00 yearly
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
The Procurement Manager will lead sourcing strategies and supplier relationships to support business objectives and requires expertise in procurement and supply chain management and knowledge of Public Sector Procurement Legislation and Processes
Client Details
The employer is a well-established organisation with a small and friendly team of procurement professionals the role can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow and offers hybrid flexible working options
Description
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for indirect services and products to meet organisational objectives.
- Manage supplier relationships, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
- Lead contract negotiations with suppliers and service providers.
- Monitor market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and innovation.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast procurement needs.
- Prepare and present procurement reports to senior management.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement and supply chain processes.
Profile
A successful Procurement Manager should have:
- Proven experience in procurement management.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Excellent understanding of procurement processes and market trends.
- Ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
- Capability to work collaboratively across teams.
- Attention to detail and a results-oriented mindset.
Job Offer
- Competitive salary Circa £45-£55k
- Comprehensive pension scheme to support your future.
- Fixed-term contract with opportunities for growth and development.
- A supportive and professional work environment
- Engagement in an industry that values innovation and efficiency.
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Desired Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in procurement management.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Excellent understanding of procurement processes and market trends.
- Ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
- Capability to work collaboratively across teams.
- Attention to detail and a results-oriented mindset.
- Knowledge of public sector regulation and procurement process/tendering