Materials Category Lead

Job title:

Materials Category Lead

Company

NRL

Job description

Our client has a brand-New Staff opportunity for a Materials Category Lead / ProcurementThis position is for the new import Export Terminal in Grangemouth.The position is only open to uk CitizensPurpose:To source, tender, negotiate, place contracts and orders for the procurement of materials and services across the Terminal. Achieving Best Value and Risk on each outcomeContracts will be vary in discipline and value from ranging from £50KM to £500K.Experience required:

• Determine the style of contract that will best deliver the best overall value and delivery outcome for the business
• Verify requirement and scope specification eliminating unnecessary costs expenditure
• Conduct robust and timely Tenders
• Ensure that all Purchase orders and Contracts are placed in accordance within defined business processes with competent and approved supply chain.
• Take ownership of order delivery process and expedite as appropriate.
• Establish an understanding of the supply market including main supplier’s and or contractors
• Assess business risk/opportunity with Supply Chain
• Provide expert advice on supplier risks, including in depth market knowledge both commercial and technical. Use influence to encourage procurement change/engagement.
• Set out contracts that are fully compliant to support business needs that are legally binding, that mitigate any and all commercial risk and drive appropriate supplier performance
• Identify new competent accredited suppliers that are appropriate for a Terminal.
• Maintain an Approved Supplier Database.
• Setup Price Agreements, Framework and / or Term Contracts.
• Implement strategies to reduce transactions and cycle time.

• Contract Knowledge
• Deliver Savings for Terminal
• Tendering
• Negotiation
• Flexibility without comprising Governance

Required

• Degree Qualified or equivalent chartered membership in a related procurement (MCIPS) or Quantity Surveying Discipline.
• Previous purchasing experience in a large complex Construction/Manufacturing environment and can demonstrate through track record delivery of cost savings and value engineering
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of software
• Demonstrate good financial understanding of the cost drivers on contracts in order to demonstrate transparency and overall value
• Able to plan and prioritise workload to support Terminal needs
• Ability draft contracts that are fully compliant to support the business needs

Company benefitsExcellent Salary Neg37 hr working weekCycle SchemeEmployee Discount Scheme – Blackhawk Network (BHN)Scottish Widows Pension (up to 9% company contribution)Life Assurance34 days annual leavePrivate Health Care (BUPA)The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.

Expected salary

Location

Grangemouth, Falkirk

Job date

Sat, 24 May 2025 07:39:58 GMT

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