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Strategic Purchasing Specialist

West Lothian, Scotland , United Kingdom

Purchasing jobs >> Retail/Purchasing

Negotiable

Permanent

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Rising Talent Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a thriving and innovative engineering and manufacturing business based in West Lothian. We're on the lookout for a commercially savvy and proactive Strategic Purchasing Specialist to join their growing procurement function.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of high-value sourcing and procurement activity within a business that values innovation, continuous improvement, and long-term supplier partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead strategic procurement initiatives across direct and indirect categories, securing best value and ensuring business continuity.

Act as commodity lead on assigned projects and contracts.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to provide commercial insights and influence key sourcing decisions.

Develop, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts; oversee supplier performance and resolve supply chain challenges.

Support large-scale CAPEX projects and indirect procurement needs, including facilities and services.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise cost, quality, and procurement processes.

Ensure procurement compliance with internal policies, legal standards, and contract obligations.

What We’re Looking For:

Proven experience in strategic procurement, ideally in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Strong commercial and financial acumen, with a track record of managing CAPEX and indirect procurement.

Confident negotiator with the ability to build and manage long-term supplier relationships.

Excellent stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Proficiency in procurement systems and Microsoft Office applications.

A forward-thinking, detail-oriented approach with a passion for continuous improvement.

What’s on Offer:

Career development in a progressive, global business with access to corporate procurement teams.

Full sponsorship for F/MCIPS qualifications, plus access to project management and contract law training.

Clear pathways for progression into senior procurement and commercial leadership roles.

A supportive and high-performing team environment, where your impact will be visible and valued

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: June 21, 2025
Job id:. CV-29211
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
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