Main characteristics
- Location
- Inverness
- Company
- Balfour Beatty UK
- Salary
- £NEG
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Distribution
Job summary
About the roleCustomers come to us because we can take on and solve any kind of challenge, no matter how complex.
Join our Regional Scotland team as a Senior Procurement Manager and youll help make this happen!
This role is accountable for managing the Procurement team to conduct tenders and obtain quotations, analyse data, report on key metrics and ensure compliance to internal policies and procedures. The Senior Procurement Manager as part of the wider UKCS team will be expected to work with other members of the UKCS Procurement Leadership Team to ensure the delivery of the wider UKCS businesses Procurement Strategy as well as the Regional Scotland Senior Leadership Team to ensure Procurement activity is conducted in line with the businesss objectives, strategy and pipeline.
The successful candidate will be a point of contact for the entire Regional Scotland business. They will be responsible for fulfilling significant / complex material requisitions to point of order as well as leading supply chain and subcontract category management for the business. This includes ultimate accountability for the creation of Intelligence Reports and Supply Chain Strategies as well as support of pipeline projects and management of Procurement Schedules. The successful candidate will also be tasked with managing the team to ensure utilisation of group agreements by the business and the subcontract supply chain as well as working closely with the Regional Scotland Commercial Director to define and manage the governance of all procurement activity, inclusive of the procurement of subcontractors.
The successful candidate will also be required to support key preconstruction contracts, acting as strategic lead and from time to time presenting to and liaising with key customers. Identification and development of supply chain in line with significant pipeline projects in the North of Scotland and the energy sector will be key to the success of the successful candidate. The successful candidate will be expected to represent the Procurement team and Regional Scotland business at supply chain development and engagement events.
Regular travel will be required between our Inverness and Eurocentral offices.
Recruitment timeline:
Application close date 17th of January 2024
Interviews: 22nd to 31st of January 2024
Earliest start date: April 2024
What you'll be doing
As a Senior Procurement Manager, you will have the following accountabilities:
Main POC for the Regional Scotland business
Act as a senior leader within the Regional Scotland business
Provide cover for UKCS Procurement Director when required from time to time
Manage and deliver monthly procurement dashboards
Act as escalation point for both the team and business with regards to supply chain negotiations and issues
Responsible for support, coaching and progression of entire team
Leading the team to deliver the following;
Supply chain development and engagement in new markets
Fulfil requisitions on behalf of the business
Provide support, resolve queries and offer advice
Ensure internal spend compliance
Source suppliers and obtain quotations
Conduct tender processes
Commodity research and spend analysis
Supplier meetings and engagement
Creation of Supply Chain Strategies
Management of Procurement Schedules
Building and maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders
Identify key trends or opportunities for cost reduction
Negotiate discounts and savings
Supplier performance management
Subcontract Supply Chain & Category Management
Ensure accurate reporting of savings and value add activities
Ensure adherence to procurement processes and procedures
Who we're looking for
You will have the following:
Appropriate style of people management that will deliver objectives while taking into account the skills, personalities and needs of employees.
Pragmatic yet disciplined approach to process compliance
Highly results orientated (proven track record of exceeding targets)
Team player
Stakeholder management skills
Flexible and driven
Customer focussed
Problem solving skills, ability to use own initiative to identify areas of improvement & propose solutions.
Demonstrates strong written and verbal skills
Knowledge of procurement ERP and e-tendering systems (e.g. Oracle, Jaggaer or similar)
Experience of Subcontract Procurement
Supply Chain Management Experience
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Proven track record in negotiation
Presentation skills
Relevant business degree or equivalent experience (desired)
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. Youll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more
About us
From Dunfermlines tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.
We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.
Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotlands transition towards net zero in the built environment.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at:
Who we're looking for
You will have the following:
Appropriate style of people management that will deliver objectives while taking into account the skills, personalities and needs of employees.
Pragmatic yet disciplined approach to process compliance
Highly results orientated (proven track record of exceeding targets)
Team player
Stakeholder management skills
Flexible and driven
Customer focussed
Problem solving skills, ability to use own initiative to identify areas of improvement & propose solutions.
Demonstrates strong written and verbal skills
Knowledge of procurement ERP and e-tendering systems (e.g. Oracle, Jaggaer or similar)
Experience of Subcontract Procurement
Supply Chain Management Experience
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Proven track record in negotiation
Presentation skills
Relevant business degree or equivalent experience (desired)
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. Youll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more
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