Procurement Team Lead

Description:

Join us at Forth Ports, an esteemed Port Authority that has risen to become the UK's third-largest Port Operator Group. We're not just a port operator; we're a dynamic, multimodal ports owner and operator, offering a vast array of port-related services to facilitate connections between the UK, Europe, and beyond.

Our recent pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2032 and Net Zero status by 2042 underscores our commitment to sustainability. Moreover, our substantial investments in infrastructure, port services, and towage highlight our dedication to supporting the expansion of the UK's renewable energy sector, particularly offshore wind. This is a pivotal moment to join our team as we embark on this transformative journey towards a greener future.

This is a newly created opportunity for a Procurement Team Leader where you will offer direct support to our Senior Procurement Manager on the day-to-day supervision of the department. Whilst our team is based in Grangemouth, we are flexible to hear from individuals based across the central belt who would be comfortable with travelling to our Grangemouth port each week.

Your responsibilities will include:

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Develop and implement long term procurement strategies for spend within the Scottish Operation

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Directly supervise 4 members of staff, ranging from admin to experienced Category Lead

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Manage relationships and lead on negotiations with suppliers and stakeholders which balances with the quality of service and value for money

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Analyse data driven from the Purchase to Pay system to achieve synergies within the Scottish Operation

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Ensure all contracts fulfil the Company’s statutory obligations, health and safety legislation and relevant Company policies

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Support with arranging regular Team meetings/training sessions to review workload split and discuss process improvements

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Adopt a continuous improvement approach for the Procurement service provided to the Scottish Operation

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Help to ensure the Procurement team receive training to enable them to complete all aspects of their job

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Support the Senior Procurement Manager with initiatives, project work and also deputise for the SPM when required

What are we looking for?

This role would suit someone experience within Procurement, who is CIPS qualified or has equivalent experience, and who is looking for a Supervisory / Senior level role.

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Proven Category Lead experience within a similar role – Supervisor / Senior level

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Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a Procurement role

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CIPS Qualified is desirable, or equivalent experience – please note if not qualified, we would request the selected candidate to achieve this with our support.

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Strong negotiation skills both verbally and in writing is essential

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Excellent decision making and communication skills

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Able to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships at senior and executive management levels

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Full UK driving licence to allow for travel around the Scottish Ports as required

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Strong IT skills, particularly MS Excel and Word

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Experience of working with Purchase to Pay systems

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Full UK working rights

What can Forth Ports offer you?

Here at Forth Ports our people are genuinely important to us, and creating a flexible, open and supportive working culture is something we are very proud of. In addition we offer:

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Competitive salary with regular salary reviews

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Generous annual leave entitlement

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Defined pension scheme and life assurance

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Health promotion events and other employee wellbeing initiatives

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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for employees and their family

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Cycle to work scheme

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Attractive Family Friendly Policies

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On site free parking

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Employee discount platform offering discounts on UK wide restaurants, car rentals and holidays

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GymFlex health club memberships

We value our people and our reputation, and know that having a diverse and robust workforce enables us to look for answers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we will consider all applications for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status