This is an opportunity for a procurement and supply chain professional who loves supplier interactions and delivering sustainable supply chain solutions.

Client Details

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

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.

Profile

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

Job 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

Desired Skills and Experience

Work for an employer with certified status in environmental sustainability

Hybrid, Excellent benefits inc: bonus, pension, free gym, lifestyle benefits

About Our Client

Our client operating within natural resources are renowned for their commitment to excellence and their focus on sustainable practices in all their operations.

Job Description

Oversee and manage the procurement 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

A successful Supply Chain Manager should have

Ideally 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

Collaborative and partnership working ethos