Overall purpose of Role:
To oversee the procurement process on behalf of the company, identifying and supporting cost saving opportunities within existing direct and indirect expenditure. To drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise procurement processes.
Background
A highly motivated and experienced procurement specialist, with a proven track record within a manufacturing environment. Passionate about procurement, a skilled communicator, and able to build strong relationships. A bachelor’s degree in Business Administrator, Supply Chain Management or related field is desirable.
Skills & Experience:
Strong track record of delivering cost savings and improvement in procurement processes
Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Adept at stakeholder management
Experienced in contractor management
Experienced in building, implementing and ensuring compliance with procurement systems
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Good working knowledge of industry regulations and standards
Behaviours
Keeps up to date with industry regulations and best practices to ensure compliance
Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the business
Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Able to develop and maintain excellent relationships with stakeholders
Monitors market trends and changes in supplier pricing and availability
Ability to take the initiative and work autonomously
Main Responsibilities:
1. Working as part of a team to ensure that all activities on site are carried out in accordance with the relevant work instruction, adhering to the necessary Company health, safety and environmental requirements and complying with all regulatory current legislation to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
2. Maintaining awareness of the regulatory and Company standards that apply for the role such as HMRC, COMAH and H&S. COMAH specific – Understand and act in accordance with the Site Emergency Response Plan in the event of an evacuation or major incident, and regularly participate in COMAH improvement activity.
3. Assess requirements for the business and implement/update appropriate procurement systems in order to deliver the strategic aims of the company.
4. Negotiating, maintaining and developing key supply contracts. Including negotiating pricing to ensure cost effectiveness.
5. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement requirements and develop sourcing strategies.
6. Review and consolidate existing suppliers, vendors and contractors.
7. Responsible for contractor management, including ensuring suppliers are compliant with current legislation.
8. Sourcing and on-boarding of new suppliers, including conducting due diligence and appropriate evaluation prior to approval.
9. Ensuring all procurement activities are compliant within legislation, policy and procedure.
10. Advise the company and deliver on all aspects of an appropriate best practice procurement strategy.
11. Conduct periodic supplier performance reviews with contract owners and take ownership for commercial obligations concerning all such contracts.
12. Line Management responsibility for the Senior Buyer and administrative support from the Finance and Procurement Assistant.
13. Where appropriate, and if necessary, negotiate service agreements with single source suppliers.
14. Develop a sustainable supply chain.
15. Undertake any training or qualifications that are required to fulfil your role competently and/or to meet changing legislative and safety requirements.
16. Lead and support continuous improvement activities to deliver productivity and cost efficiencies and improve operational performance.
17. Any other duties that may reasonably be required in line with your contractual role.
Founded in 1885, The North British Distillery Company Ltd (North British) is one of Scotland’s oldest and largest Scotch Whisky producers. We originally operated under the structure of a co-operative until 1993 and are now owned as a joint venture between Diageo plc and The Edrington Group.
We are a distillation and maturation business selling grain spirit which is used as the base for blended Scotch Whisky by many well-known brands. The Distillery is based in Gorgie (Edinburgh) and this site is responsible for the production of new-make spirit, producing a by-product of animal feed, and energy via an Anaerobic Digestion plant. Our main Warehousing site is based in Muirhall (Addiewell, West Lothian), with 15 maturation warehouses and responsibility for bonding, storage and disgorging.
Along with a competitive salary, North British offers the following benefits to our employees:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Generous pension contribution (employer contribution up to 15% based on employee contribution of 10%).
- Access to our Profit Share Scheme, Business Scorecard Bonus Scheme and individual performance awards (subject to eligibility)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave package
- Life Assurance cover
- Ongoing professional and personal development
- A range of health and wellbeing benefits including physiotherapy sessions and Cycle to Work scheme
- Support for you and your family, when you need it through counselling and life management including guidance on financial, mental and physical wellbeing
- Access to a range of retail, travel, and lifestyle employee discounts
- Charity fundraising double matched donations
- Electric vehicle scheme
- Discounted AA membership rate
- Long service awards
