Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Permanent

Dumbarton

At Aggreko, we provide energy solutions so businesses can grow, and communities can thrive.

Mines, data centers, sporting events, manufacturing sites – even whole cities – need electricity around the clock. Reliable supplies of energy have never been more critical. That’s why we make sure our customers have power, heating, and air conditioning when, where and for however long they need it.

The purpose of the role:

We are currently looking for a Procurement Manager to be based out of our Lomondgate site in Dumbarton. This role is essential to the success of the business and will be key in leading and developing the procurement team and redefining our identity and proposition.

The objective is to work with the Operations Team and Global Procurement Team to leverage the footprint of the function, drive commercial strategies for the key spend areas, and collaborate with the local team to implement projects and deliver against the manufacturing plan.

Key Responsibilities

The key focus areas for the Procurement Manager role are:

• You’ll lead a team of Procurement Professionals, coaching and directing them to develop category plans and effective sourcing strategies.
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance, and look to develop our ways of working and support continuous improvement.
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance, manage performance and implement improvement activities if required.
• Identify, research, evaluate and obtain approval for new suppliers that can meet Aggreko’s standards.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make cost savings for the business.
• Work with other procurement and operation leaders across the business to control direct spend.
• Identify opportunities and work closely with internal stakeholders on current and new initiatives.
• You will have the opportunity to review, manage, build and develop relationships with a range of key suppliers.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong commercial acumen with excellent influencing and negotiating skills.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Have experience of working with eProcurement, ERP and Microsoft tools (M3 would be extremely beneficial).
• Experience managing complex commercial delivery programs and having ultimate responsibility for procurement, forecasting and inventory spend within either a country and/or business unit.
• Experience in managing direct spend for good and services across a multi-site organization is desirable.
• It would be great if you have experience working with a range of global stakeholders and cultures as this position will collaborate with global Aggreko community.

Why join Aggreko?

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes, and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

Our culture inspires and unites us to grow, change and deliver the best solutions for our customers. It means that we are:  

Dynamic. Although we’re sixty years old, it doesn’t feel like it when you work here. There is a lot going on and our entrepreneurial spirit helps us to deliver at pace for customers and each other. 

Experts in what we do. We’re a team of experts who blend our experience and unique expertise to deliver precisely the right solution for customers. Our work is hugely varied; no two days are the same. And because of this, there are always opportunities for motivated people to learn and grow quickly. 

Innovative. We’re curious about how new ideas and technologies can benefit customers and simplify how we work. And that’s as true for our fleet, where we’re introducing hybrids and battery storage, as it is for improving the way we work together. 

Together. We’re a team of 6,000 people. We might be spread out across the globe, but because we’re inclusive and straightforward, and we hold each other to account, we work well together to get things done.  

Join us, bring your energy, and grow your career.

Equity, diversity and inclusion at Aggreko

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.