Company Description
Beatsons Building Supplies Limited is one of Scotland's largest independent builders merchants. For over 40 years, we have provided award-winning service to both the building trade and retail customers. Our extensive network of branches delivers daily across Central Scotland, Fife, and the Borders.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Director of Procurement, located in Alloa. The Director of Procurement will be responsible for contract negotiation, procurement strategies, and contract management. Additional duties include overseeing supply chain management and project management activities to ensure efficient operations and cost-effective procurement solutions. The Director will collaborate with various departments to achieve the company's objectives.
• Salary DOE
• Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
• Full Time - On site Alloa
Core Procurement & Commercial Skills
* Strategic sourcing: Ability to negotiate with suppliers, secure competitive pricing, and ensure continuity of supply for core building materials.
* Supplier relationship management: Building strong, reliable partnerships while managing risks (e.g., price volatility, shortages).
* Contract management: Experience with framework agreements, rebate structures, and service-level expectations.
* Market awareness: Understanding commodity price trends and their impact on buying decisions.
* Buying Group: Building strong, reliable partnerships with the group making sure we comply while buying best
Stock & Inventory Control
* Demand forecasting: Using sales data and market insights to anticipate demand accurately.
* Stock optimisation: Balancing availability with Demand, reducing overstocking and dead stock.
* Margin protection: Ensuring procurement supports commercial pricing strategies.
* Branch network support: Aligning stock levels across multiple locations for consistency and efficiency.
ERP & Systems Management
* ERP system ownership: Acting as the business lead for the ERP, ensuring accurate product, pricing, and supplier data.
* Process design & governance: Setting up efficient purchasing workflows, approval hierarchies, and stock management processes.
* Data quality & reporting: Ensuring real-time, accurate reporting on stock levels, purchasing spend, supplier performance, and rebates
Leadership & People Skill
* Team leadership: Managing a central purchasing department and working closely with branch managers.
* Change management: Driving adoption of ERP and new procurement processes across the organisation.
* Cross-functional collaboration: Working closely with finance, sales, logistics, and operations.
* Training & development: Upskilling staff in ERP use, stock management, and procurement best practices.
Knowledge & Experience
* Background in procurement, supply chain, or commercial roles within building materials, merchanting, or distribution.
Minimum 5 years
* Proven track record of ERP system ownership (Kerridge K8 would be advantageous)
* Strong grasp of inventory KPIs (stock turn, working capital, aged stock).
* Knowledge of construction products
* Competent user of Excel.
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