Senior Procurement Manager

MacTaggart, Scott and Company; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defence procurement is looking for a Senior Procurement Manager to support and lead their procurement and supply chain functions. This role involves team management, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving strategic sourcing initiatives. The ideal candidate should have management level experience in procurement, excellent leadership skills, and proficiency in ERP systems. Benefits include flexible working hours, generous leave entitlements, and a supportive environment for career growth.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlements

Comprehensive wellbeing programme

Company pension plan

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience at management level in procurement or supply chain leadership.
• Strong technical competence to support complex supplier discussions and design reviews.
• Effective supplier relationship and performance management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the procurement team, ensuring timely delivery of projects.
• Manage supplier due diligence, audits, and compliance processes.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships and manage contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Supplier Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Education

Relevant degree or masters in business, procurement or related field

CIPS Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)

Job description

Location: Loanhead, Edinburgh

Flexible Working Options: 4- or 5‑day week

Join Our Management Team: Senior Procurement Manager

We're seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to join MacTaggart Scott and support and deputise for the Head of Procurement & Supply Chain. You'll lead our procurement and supply chain function across Central Category, Pre‑Contract Support, and Project Delivery, driving strategic sourcing, efficiency, and transformation.

This is a chance to shape a resilient, high‑performing supply chain, support business growth, and ensure compliance with regulatory, technical, and quality standards. If you're a proactive leader ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you.

About Us

MacTaggart Scott primarily supports the Naval Defence industry, providing complete solutions from initial customer requirements, to design, manufacture, commissioning, and through‑life support. Established in 1898, we are proud of our history and tradition but believe that sustainable competitive advantage comes from continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence at every level of the company.

What is the job about?

The Senior Procurement Manager will support and deputise for the HoP&SC, delivering departmental transformation and managing day‑to‑day procurement and supply chain activities.

This includes:

• Leading and coaching the team, including line management of three workstream leads.
• Ensuring procurement and supply chain projects are delivered on time and to budget.
• Building an efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chain that supports business objectives.
• Driving continual improvement initiatives and supplier performance management programmes.
• Providing expert procurement guidance across the full procurement lifecycle, including complex and high‑risk assemblies.
• Supporting the development of Trainee and Graduate Procurement Officers.

Success will be measured through

• Efficient operation of the three procurement workstreams.
• Achievement of strategic sourcing objectives and risk mitigation.
• Development of strategic supplier relationships and improved ESG outcomes through sourcing plans.
• Delivery of continual improvement and supplier performance management programmes.
• Effective leadership, mentoring, and professional development of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Balance, manage, and distribute workloads across all workstreams while planning resource needs.
• Maintain accurate procurement data and ensure compliance with ERP systems, ISO9001 and AQAP 2110.
• Lead supplier due diligence, onboarding, audits, and compliance processes.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships and manage contracts to ensure continuous improvement.
• Support operational procurement activities including bid support, order book management, and supplier negotiations.
• Present procurement metrics and status reports at organisational meetings.
• Represent the function professionally at internal and external meetings and events.
• Support Health & Safety, ESG, and financial compliance across all procurement activities.

About you

The successful candidate will be a self‑starter with excellent leadership, mentoring, and communication skills. You will have experience managing a high‑performing procurement team, delivering change successfully, and supporting business transformation.

Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience at management level in procurement or supply chain leadership.
• Strong technical competence to support complex supplier discussions and design reviews.
• Effective supplier relationship and performance management skills.
• Category management and contract negotiation expertise.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and quantitative skills.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Defence‑related procurement experience.
• Knowledge of relevant quality, certification and inspection standards.
• Experience in supplier audits and compliance.
• Project management, Lean/Six Sigma, or leadership qualifications.
• Relevant degree or masters in business, procurement or related field.
• CIPS Level 5 or equivalent.
• Desirable: Full MCIPS membership, Project Management or Leadership qualifications.

Benefits

• Flexible working options with a 4‑ or 5‑day week.
• Core hours 09:30‑15:30, flexible working between 07:00‑19:00.
• Generous leave entitlements, including annual leave, paid parental leave and military reservist leave.
• Supportive environment for career growth, with access to dedicated Learning and Development resources.
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme, Employee Assistance Programme, onsite nurse and flu vaccinations.
• Onsite canteen, free parking and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Company pension plan, life insurance and employee discounts.