Procurement Manager

Job description

Procurement Manager

Glasgow

Type: Full-time / Permanent

A fantastic opportunity has become available with a Scottish clean-tech organisation that is going through a period of exciting growth.

About the Role

The Procurement Manager is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing the supply of equipment, materials, tooling, and consumables required for engineering and operational activities.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure components meet performance, safety, and traceability requirements, while optimising cost and lead time.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Management

• Maintain and develop an approved supplier list
• Identify and onboard new suppliers for specialised engineering components
• Build strategic supplier relationships
• Ensure traceability documentation (Declarations of Conformity, Material Certificates, etc.)

Purchasing & Equipment Acquisition

• Procure equipment, tooling, fixtures, fittings, consumables, and test ancillaries
• Arrange generators, additional power supply, and storage infrastructure as required
• Monitor supplier performance and manage delivery schedules

Cost & Efficiency Optimisation

• Identify opportunities to reduce cost and lead time
• Improve procurement processes and ensure compliance
• Support scalable supply chain development as production grows

Logistics & Transport

• Organise transport via couriers, customs clearance, or company vehicles
• Coordinate timely and accurate delivery of goods

Documentation & Traceability

• Maintain full material and equipment traceability
• Ensure compliance with engineering, regulatory, and project requirements

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Procurement experience within engineering or technical environments
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
• Understanding of supply chain logistics and documentation
• Familiarity with regulatory and traceability requirements
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement systems

Desirable

• Experience arranging specialised equipment and tooling for technical projects

Why This Role Is Different

• Engineering-led procurement in a deep-tech environment
• Opportunity to shape a scalable supply chain from early growth stage
• Direct impact on cost reduction, product reliability, and global expansion

You won’t just be managing purchase orders, you’ll be building the supply foundation of a rapidly growing dynamic company!

Equal Opportunities

FPSG is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Glasgow City

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English