Procurement and Supply Chain Manager

Michael Page is hiring a Procurement and Supply Chain Manager for a hybrid role in Edinburgh, UK. The position focuses on sustainable practices, managing procurement activities, and developing supplier relationships. Candidates should have experience in supplier performance management and strong analytical skills. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.
Michael Page is seeking a Procurement and Supply Chain Manager in Edinburgh, UK, for a hybrid role focused on sustainable practices. Responsibilities include managing procurement activities, developing supplier relationships, and implementing process improvements. The ideal candidate will have experience in supplier performance management and strong analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative work environment.
• All round procurement and supply chain management role
• hybrid working competitive salary and excellent benefits

About Our Client

Our client holds certified status in environmental sustainability and work tirelessly to ensure they deliver a service to customers that reduces environmental impact whilst delivering cost efficiency.

Operating within natural resources they are renowned for their commitment to excellence and their focus on sustainable practices in all their operations. You will join a small team who works closely across business functions to facilitate procurement and supply chain best practice with a focus on partnering with suppliers to maximise on sustainable benefits.

The business operated a highly collaborative and partnership working ethos, you will have the opportunity to represent the business at collaborative working groups focused on environmental and community focused sustainable outcomes

Job Description
• Oversee and manage the procurement and supplier management activities for indirect services to maximise cost, quality and sustainability within the supply base
• Develop supplier capability including sourcing of new supply where required
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and customers
• Implement new technologies to streamline and improve procurement and supply chain processes
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the latest trends in the industry
• Develop and oversee risk management procedures
• Ensure that all supply chain processes align with the organisation's sustainability goals
• Prepare and present detailed reports on supplier and contract performance
• Provide detailed analysis and reporting including contractual performance, supplier performance and analysis of expenditure focused on opportunities for further improvement.

The Successful Applicant

The Successful Applicant will be a Procurement and Supply Chain professional;
• Ideally with a relevant qualification in supply chain management or MCIPS qualification
• Proven experience in managing and optimising supplier performance and contract performance within a supply chain/procurement role and function with focus on cost/quality/assurance
• Experience in contracts including including tendering, commercial negotiation, performance metric management
• Ability to analyse data sets and produce and present reports
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

What's on Offer

What's on Offer
A competitive salary
An attractive employer contributory pension scheme
Opportunities for professional growth and development
A supportive and inclusive work culture
Edinburgh location, hybrid working with excellent transport links and parking facilities