Procurement Director
Beatson's Building Supplies Limited are one of Scotland Largest Independent Builders Merchants. We have been providing our award winning service to both the building trade and the retail customer for over 40 years. Our network of branches deliver daily across Central Scotland, Fife and the Borders. We are seeking a Procurement Director based in person at our head office in 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 Skills
* 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
Pay and Benefits
* Salary is Dependent on experience and will be discussed during interview process
* Company pension
* Holiday incentive programme
* Quarterly bonus programme
* Employee discount
* Monday to Friday 8am-17.00pm
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Work Location: In person