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