About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Procurement to lead our procurement services for approximately 50 vessels. This pivotal role is based in Aberdeen and includes managing a team of three direct reports, while also supervising operations in Norway and the Mediterranean. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods, works, and services, while maintaining high standards of supplier and client relations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Actively participate in operational and commercial activities, including problem analysis, reporting, and recommending corrective actions.
- Manage, prepare, develop, and implement specific documents, procedures, and processes.
- Serve as an integral member of the global team with particular responsibility for vendors and inventory.
- Ensure value for money in procurement activities.
- Provide expert leadership, guidance, and management to the department, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
- Communicate and collaborate closely with management to ensure alignment with the Integrated Management System.
- Manage the timely issuance of RFQs and placement of POs and contracts.
- Determine supplier capabilities and manage supplier relationships.
- Conduct review meetings with suppliers and clients to promote high standards of relations.
- Attend regular procurement interface meetings with discipline managers.
- Monitor and report on company and ship procurement performance to Executive Management and Operations.
- Coordinate and develop procurement systems, including control of procurement statistics.
- Provide procurement support to projects, operations, and marketing.
- Ensure compliance with and active participation in all internal and external audits.
- Assist with contract and bid processes as required.
Personal Criteria:
- Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management or CIPS.
- Experience in marine procurement or oil and gas procurement.
- Minimum of 5 years of management experience.
- Excellent leadership and negotiation skills at all levels.
- If you are a strategic thinker with a proven track record in procurement management and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and make a significant impact on our global operations.
Benefits:
- Workplace Pension Scheme: 9% per annum (non-contributory, with no limit if the employee wishes to contribute)
- Car allowance: £6,496 per annum
- 22 days' vacation plus 8 public holidays (Jan – Dec)
- BUPA Private Health Care (including pre-existing conditions)
- Death in Service: 4x salary
- Private Health Insurance: up to 75% of salary until return to work or retirement
- Company Sick Pay Policy: 3 months full pay; 3 months half pay
- Car parking