Procurement Lead
7 days ago
Dundee
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.