Operations Procurement Specialist

Operations Procurement Specialist – Overview

Reporting to the Head of Operational Procurement, the Operations Procurement Specialist plays a key role in managing procurement activities to support the company’s long‑term O&M strategy. The focus is on sourcing and negotiating critical parts and materials for the operational assets portfolio.

• Source, negotiate, and place parts agreements and related critical frameworks, conducting strategic tender activity to support operational assets.
• Support procurement activities across other procurement departments (growth and operational procurement).
• Manage vendor relations from tendering and selection to contract negotiations, awarding and subsequent management.
• Foster relationships with key internal stakeholders and provide guidance to other departments on assets procurement activities.
• Review and improve prevailing procurement processes, policies, practices and systems.
• Assist with relevant Operations procurement reporting and data analysis.

• Track record in procurement, in assets, strategic or O&M Procurement with a commercial mindset and excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, building solid working relationships and collaborating across functions.
• Experience of P2P process and ERP systems.
• Ability and track record of reporting, including tracking procurement function KPIs and development.
• Experience establishing new supply chain options for bespoke parts and risk items.
• Experience working with logistics suppliers, third‑party transportation companies and customs agents, with a solid understanding of incoterms and global freight principles.
• Contract/Legal understanding – solid grasp of key contractual terms and applying appropriate contract strategy/risk mitigation during negotiations.
• Fluent in English and French, both written and spoken.

We offer a flexible working policy, development and training opportunities, and a wide range of initiatives dedicated to wellbeing and mental health. Compensation is commensurate with experience and is determined on a case‑by‑case basis.

Our company is an Equal Opportunities Employer with a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). We hire based on merit, competence, and qualifications.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Full‑time – Regular