At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic procurement team and drive strategic supplier management.
- Company: Forth Ports Ltd, a leading port operator in Scotland.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, gym memberships, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Join a diverse team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in procurement excellence and team development.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement leadership and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Recruiter: Procurement Team Lead – Port of Grangemouth, Forth Ports Ltd.
Forth Ports is a leading port operator in Scotland and the Port of Tilbury in London. Our team supports the flow of goods and services, driving growth across the UK.
About the Role
As Procurement Team Lead, you will lead and develop the procurement team, providing strategic and operational support across the Scottish operation.
You will work with the Head of Procurement and Supplier Sustainability – Scottish Operation to drive procurement excellence through effective supplier management, contract negotiation, spend analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders, including negotiation of contracts and agreements that balance quality of service and value for money.
- Analyse data from the Purchase to Pay (P2P) system to identify opportunities for cost savings, process efficiencies, and procurement synergies across the Scottish operation.
- Ensure all procurement activity and contractual arrangements comply with statutory obligations, health and safety legislation, and internal policies and governance standards.
- Coordinate and facilitate regular team meetings and training sessions to review workload allocation, monitor performance, and identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
- Adopt a continuous improvement approach for the procurement service and actively identify and implement opportunities to enhance service delivery and procurement performance.
- Support the development of the procurement team by identifying training needs and ensuring appropriate learning and development opportunities are in place to build capability and ensure effective job performance.
- Provide proactive support to the Head of Procurement and Supplier Sustainability – Scottish Operation, contributing to strategic initiatives, cross‑functional projects, and acting as deputy when required.
Qualifications & Skills
- Proven experience operating at Category Lead level within a procurement or supply chain environment.
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience, with responsibility for guiding, developing, and managing team performance.
- Strong decision‑making skills, with the ability to analyse complex information and make sound, timely judgments.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and negotiate effectively at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior and executive management.
- Highly proficient IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Word, with the ability to analyse and present data effectively.
- Experience working with Purchase‑to‑Pay (P2P) systems and associated procurement processes.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Full UK working rights.
- Ideally CIPS qualified or actively working towards CIPS certification.
Benefits
- A competitive salary and discretionary bonus.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16.5% joint contribution plus life assurance at 4× salary.
- In‑house Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential wellbeing support.
- Physiotherapy support and onsite physiotherapist at Tilbury once per week.
- Annual Christmas thank you gift for all employees.
- Gym Flex health club memberships with discounted access to gyms across the UK.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- On‑site free parking available for all employees.
- Attractive family‑friendly policies, including enhanced maternity cover.
- Employee discount platform providing savings on UK‑wide restaurants, retail, car rentals, days out, and holidays.
- Equal Opportunity
We value diversity and inclusivity, and we are an equal opportunities employer.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
As a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we are committed to ensuring that members of the Armed Forces community are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged in their civilian careers because of their service.
We welcome applications from veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers, and military spouses/partners and actively support flexible and inclusive recruitment practices.
Closing Date and Contract
Closing Date: Tuesday 21st July 2026. Contract Type: full‑time. Salary: based on experience.
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Procurement Team Lead in Grangemouth employer: Forth Ports Limited
Forth Ports Limited is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the Port of Leith where safety and compliance are paramount. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive health and safety training, and opportunities for professional growth within the logistics and marine sectors, all while contributing to a proactive safety culture that values teamwork and communication.
