Senior Procurement Specialist in Glasgow

Senior Procurement Specialist

Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Employment Type: Full‑time | Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level | Function: Purchasing and Supply Chain

Company: VMCS (ABB)

Overview

We help industries outrun – leaner and cleaner. This role supports LED manufacturing business, managing procurement processes for plastics and electronics to ensure cost‑efficiency, quality and timely delivery of materials.

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Takes full ownership and responsibility for full life‑cycle supply chain management
• Executes purchasing and logistics strategies to support the business by optimizing costs, quality, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products
• Designs and implements plans and effective strategies for sourcing of products/materials to reach business targets
• Supports the EMEA Procurement Manager in implementing effective sourcing strategies in line with business strategy to meet current and future business requirements
• Drives alignment between Business Line procurement activities and division Category Team and strategy
• Applies and successfully implements procurement standards, tools, and processes in own area of responsibility to secure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability
• Tracks and drives the procurement processes and activities and creates and updates reports, as required, following the ABB standards
• Resolves issues related to procurement cost, quality, and delivery in assigned area promptly
• Proactively implements governance processes to track internal and supplier KPIs, quality issues, and implements related development actions
• Executes and implements changes related to purchasing and logistics within own area of responsibility
• Ensures effective and transparent communication internally, externally, and between different units and centers
• Supports and contributes to the achievement of budget development
• Develops and drives cost reduction plans to meet business goals
• Proactively manages supply base to leverage and mitigate risk requirements

Qualifications For The Role

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field and certification such as CIPS or working towards this
• Strong procurement experience in manufacturing, specifically in plastics and electronics with the ability to execute budget and performance management
• Experience in developing and executing strategic plans to drive company growth and achieve long‑term objectives
• Contract management: handles contract negotiations, drafting, and management to ensure compliance and favourable terms
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with proven background in supplier management
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits scheme (includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous employee referral scheme

More About Us

ABB Emergency Lighting offers a comprehensive range of emergency lighting products, including exit signs and emergency luminaires. These products provide illumination during power outages, ensuring safe evacuation and visibility. ABB\’s emergency lighting products include the Emergi‑Lite Vanlien, Kaufel lines, known for their performance and reliability in commercial and harsh environments.

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