Head of Procurement & Supply Chain

Do you enjoy a challenge? Do you want to make a difference? Are you ready to engineer change within the industry and wider community?

At PD&MS, we’re determined to help drive the change that our world needs to see. To support current and new customers to be part of the energy transition, through future-friendly solutions.

You can be part of our vision!

Working Pattern: Permanent / Full Time

As the Head of Procurement & Supply Chain, you will:

• Lead the strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management efforts to optimise efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery.
• This role involves developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely delivery of materials and products.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Oversee the procurement process including sourcing, negotiation, and contract management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Analyse market trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Manage inventory levels and optimise supply chain processes to reduce lead times.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with contract and operational requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement, materials team.
• Prepare and present reports on procurement activities and supply chain performance to senior management.
• Monitor and manage risks related to supply chain disruptions.
• Lead the overall group procurement strategy in line with divisional requirements
• Responsible for ensuring professional development is maintained and identified competency requirements are undertaken in a timely manner

The role offers:

• Development opportunities: the opportunity to develop within your Procurement & Supply Chain department, to be appreciated, to work with people who have the same goals and are driven to succeed.
• Varied workload: you’ll have the chance to transfer your skills and develop in our industry and deliver on projects across the fully energy sector, from conventional to renewable energies.
• Opportunities for transferable skills: if you’re experience isn’t traditional oil & gas, we still want to hear from you! If you’ve EPC experience in nuclear, rail, utilities, petro-chemical, renewables, marine and pharmaceuticals then please apply.
• Salary: Competitive Salary depending on knowledge and experience plus a range of benefits that support your finances, wellbeing, and family.
• Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, Income Protection, Private Medical Cover, Private Dental Cover, 33 days holiday, Holiday Buy, Flexible Working and Employee Assist Programme and Cash Plan.
• Location: Aberdeen or Glasgow – hybrid working 3 days in the office with flexibility to work from home for 2 days.

PD&MS has been engineering solutions in the energy industry and beyond since 2002, our ability to combine innovative ideas with technical expertise sets us apart. A flexible, full-service provider committed to supporting the energy transition, we deliver high-quality project work across the entire lifecycle of assets within the oil and gas, renewables and nuclear sectors. But whoever we work with, it’s the energy, professionalism and purpose of our people that really makes the difference.

Be who you’re meant to be, with PD&MS

We firmly believe in a work culture in which: individual differences are a source of collective strength and pride; everybody can perform to the best of their abilities and on a level playing field; and all colleagues feel they’re part of our team and their voices will be heard.  We’re already heartened by the diversity within our organisation, but we recognise that there’s always more we can do to improve further.  We welcome applications from all persons regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status.

We’re energised by the prospect of operating successfully today, tomorrow and far into the future. But we’re also driven to ensure that our business activities are conducted in socially responsible, morally acceptable and sustainable ways.