Head of Procurement

Strabag International; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to devise and deliver procurement strategies, manage teams, and foster supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have a degree in procurement or related fields and experience in the construction industry. This role emphasizes strategic creativity and strong communication skills. It promotes a sustainable work environment aligned with climate neutrality goals.

Benefits

Professional development

Flexible working conditions

Commitment to sustainability

Qualifications

• Experience within construction/engineering background.
• Experience of managing a procurement team.
• Experience with tendering process.

Responsibilities

• Devise and deliver Procurement Strategy.
• Lead and drive Procurement Strategy across projects.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers.

Skills

Strategically minded

Creative

Good IT skills

Strong financial awareness

Communication skills

Education

Degree in business, procurement or related discipline

CIPS Qualified

Job description

If you are an ambitious Senior Procurement Manager looking for a new challenge in Civil Engineering and would like to help shape future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.

What matters to us

• Degree qualified in a business, procurement or related discipline
• CIPS Qualified
• Experience within construction/engineering or similar background
• Strategically minded and creative, able to translate a vision into clear methodical plans.
• Experience of Managing a Procurement team within the Construction industry.
• Experience of running supply chain events
• Experience with tendering process (CompeteFor etc)
• Good IT and Communication skills at all levels.
• Strong financial and commercial awareness.

STRABAG - Work On Progress: Becoming Climate Neutral by 2040.

Your contribution to our company

• Devise and deliver Procurement Strategy
• Be an advocate of change.
• Lead and drive Procurement Strategy across project and initiatives.
• Establish, build, and maintain collaborative relationships with all key suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms with suppliers to secure savings.
• Provide material and goods projections to key suppliers to ensure availability on a timely basis.
• To drive and support Category management ensuring utilisation and maximisation of group frameworks.
• To promote and support the use of internal businesses and ensure that they are included in all tender opportunities.
• Ensure that Procurement are leading the sub-contract procurement across the business.
• To support the Work Winning teams and ensure that Procurement Strategies are in place.
• Manage the Procurement team group-wide, including recruitment, developing staff and managing agreed budgets.
• Ensure compliance with procedural, regulatory, quality, environmental and corporate social responsibility policies.
• Collaborate with operational management and the supply chain to identify innovation and source new and alternative materials and methods.
• Be an advocate for Procurement. Influence senior managers, and design and lead on direct benefits realisation.
• To lead and drive up‑skilling and training within the Procurement team.
• Lead client facing activities across regional projects.
• Resolve any discrepancies with suppliers, grievances, claims, conflicts, product non‑conformance or quality issues.
• Manage corporate initiatives with the supply chain.
• Ensuresupplier evaluation forms and risk assessments are maintained.

Pre‑employment screening is required for this position. More information on our career website.

What you stand to gain

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.

This happens after the successful application

1. Screening of applications – careful review and evaluation of submitted documents

2. Decision, whether to invite an applicant to an interview

3. Getting to know the candidate in a virtual or personal setting – the number of interviews may vary depending on the position

4. Welcome to STRABAG SE– clarifying the offer and the final details regarding the candidate’s entry