Job Description
About Us
Proserv is a global controls technology company with a heritage stretching back more than 60 years. We provide industry-leading solutions to improve the reliability, optimise the performance and extend the life of critical infrastructure across the energy sector.
Our team not only has the talent and technological expertise to deliver these transformative goals, but day-to-day, we hold to a clear set of FRESH Proserv values that underpins everything we do around the world.
So, if you believe you not only have the skills and know-how needed for this role, and you are a team player; keen to do things the right way; possess an inquisitive and creative mind; prioritise giving top-quality service and you enjoy helping and collaborating with colleagues or clients – then we really want to hear from you.
What You Need to Know
We are seeking a Supply Chain Lead to join our operations team. This role will oversee procurement, supplier management, stock control and logistics to ensure the timely delivery of materials and services that support our manufacturing and project delivery schedules. The Supply Chain Lead will work cross-functionally to optimise cost, quality and lead times while ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.
What We Are Looking For
Some of the Key Accountabilities:
Lead procurement activities, including sourcing, tendering and contract negotiation for goods and services
Manage supplier relationships and performance, including setting KPIs, conducting reviews and driving continuous improvement
Maintain and optimise inventory levels through demand forecasting, stock replenishment strategies and obsolescence management
Coordinate logistics and distribution to ensure on-time delivery to manufacturing, project and customer sites
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, project management and commercial teams to align supply chain activities with business needs
Develop and implement procurement policies, procedures and best practice to ensure compliance with quality, HSE and commercial requirements
Manage purchase order processing, supplier onboarding and approval workflows, ensuring accurate documentation and auditability
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-source dependencies, lead time increases and regulatory changes
Drive cost reduction initiatives and support budgeting, reporting and performance metrics for the supply chain function
Occasionally support on-site activities at customer or supplier premises and participate in project meetings as required
Qualifications / Skills & Experience
Essential
Proven experience in procurement, supply chain or inventory management, ideally within industrial, manufacturing or energy sectors
Strong knowledge of procurement processes, contract management and supplier performance management
Experience with ERP or MRP systems and inventory control techniques
Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
Analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on continuous improvement
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and adapt to changing business priorities
Desirable
Professional qualification in procurement or supply chain (e.g., CIPS)
Experience working with offshore or project-based supply chains
Familiarity with quality management systems and regulatory compliance in the energy sector
Experience of supplier audits and improvement programmes
Why Choose Us
We offer a competitive starting salary with an opportunity to advance, which will be dependent on competency starting level.
What you receive from Proserv as your employer is so much more than just a salary, our Total Reward package includes free cover for:
Private Medical
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Personal Accident
Up to 7.5% contribution to Pension
As well as these funded benefits, Proserv offer an arrangement of voluntary benefits through salary sacrifice which produce savings on tax and national insurance, some of these include:
Dental Insurance
Gym Flex
Purchasing or selling additional annual leave
Technology products
Critical Illness cover
Additional cover for your family