Procurement Manager

Are you experienced in Procurement and looking for an exciting new role?

Do you want to be part of a groundbreaking company?

This might be the job for you...We are looking for a Procurement Manager on a fixed term (1 year) Contract for a Ferry operator on the west coast of Scotland.

Key Responsibilities

· 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

Essential Criteria

· Experience of conducting major Contract negotiations

· 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

· Experience of working within a change project/ environment

· Practical knowledge of delivering contracts/ agreements

Desirable Criteria

· Degree and /or relevant professional qualification and significant contract experience

· Member of the Charted Institute of Purchasing and Supplies or equivalent qualification

· Proven track record of delivering optimum results in a multi-faceted Procurement operation together with a comprehensive knowledge of Supply Chain governance

· Technical/ Engineering experience and knowledge

· Good communication and stakeholder engagement experience

Personal Qualities and Attributes

· Good initiative skills; ability to get started and work independently when necessary, and to come up with ideas and carry them out

· Flexible and open to change, with a focus on continual improvement

· Adaptable, coping with change and unstructured environments at ease

· A team player with a good sense of humour and the ability to work on their own initiative

· Have a strong work & environmental ethic and eagerness to develop solutions to problems