A global manufacturing organisation is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation and is looking to appoint a Procurement Lead to support its Dundee operation.
This is a key appointment within the business and forms part of the Senior Leadership Team. You will lead procurement strategy for the site, drive continuous improvement, implement best practices, and support a sustainable long-term future.
This is a strategic procurement role with responsibility across direct materials, indirect spend and selected capex activity. It is not a transactional buying role.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading procurement strategy for the Dundee site aligned to business objectives
- Managing supplier relationships, performance and commercial negotiations
- Ensuring continuity of supply for materials critical to production
- Delivering cost saving and value improvement initiatives
- Driving continuous improvement across systems, processes and ways of working
- Identifying and mitigating supply chain risk
- Supporting inventory strategy, payment terms and working capital improvement
- Leading or supporting procurement tenders and sourcing projects
- Working cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, Operations and Leadership teams
- Playing an active role within the Senior Leadership Team during a period of growth and change
Skill and knowledge required for the role:
- Minimum 3 years procurement experience across direct materials, indirect and capex spend
- Experience sourcing, negotiating and managing raw materials in a manufacturing environment
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to build successful supplier relationships globally
- Experience operating across an international supplier base
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence at senior level
- Ability to identify opportunities and create value across complex supply chains
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Organised, accountable and able to work at pace
- CIPS qualification or working towards would be advantageous
What's on Offer
- Hybrid working - 2 days on-site in Dundee
- 10% bonus
- Private Health Insurance
- Income Protection
- Opportunity to join a growing global business in a high-profile leadership role
- Real scope to shape procurement strategy and performance
If you are a procurement professional who enjoys ownership, visibility and improving how things are done, this is well worth exploring.
Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If commuting, a full UK driving licence is required due to the site's location.