Head of Procurement

at  Loch Lomond Golf Club

Join the team at one of the finest private international clubs in the world. Just half an hour from Glasgow, Loch Lomond Golf Club is often described as one of the most beautiful places on earth, and its members can enjoy golf, luxury accommodation, fine dining, country pursuits and a luxurious spa. As part of our team, you will look after a discerning membership spanning over 30 countries world-wide.
We are currently looking for a Head of Procurement to join our senior management team in this recently created position on a full-time permanent basis.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the procurement function across the Club ensuring a cohesive strategy that addresses the distinct needs of all areas
• Manage the full procurement process, from sourcing to contract management, ensuring value beyond price through negotiation and delivering optimal service levels across all categories.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, operational teams, and suppliers to drive efficiencies, cost savings, and innovation
• Develop and implement key performance measures, reporting regularly on procurement performance, cost-saving initiatives, and service levels from suppliers
• Integrate sustainability into procurement activities, developing action plans to reduce our carbon footprint.
• Inspire and lead the Goods Receiving team, fostering a high-performance culture across the receiving, storage and distribution of resources.
• Build and manage robust supplier relationships, fostering strong partnerships and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
• Monitor market trends, and competitor strategies, to ensuring we maintain the best efficiency and quality the market has to offer.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and ensure information instruction and training is delivered to support the best use of supplies.
• Oversee risk management and compliance within the supply chain.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous senior management experience within the hospitality/tourism/leisure sector within procurement or finance
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills
• In-depth knowledge of supply chain management and procurement best practices and systems
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Driving Licence is essential due to the spread of facilities across the club
• CIPS qualification or equivalent is desirable

Vision:
“Providing the finest Members experience, whilst engaging in climate change adaptation, protecting nature, benefitting communities and conserving resources”
Our Commitment:
Prioritising our people and the environment is embedded into the fabric of the Club. Our workplace culture is values driven with a focus on nurturing, leadership, and integrity. We are committed to operating in a way that has a positive impact on the environment and our community.

• Lead the procurement function across the Club ensuring a cohesive strategy that addresses the distinct needs of all areas
• Manage the full procurement process, from sourcing to contract management, ensuring value beyond price through negotiation and delivering optimal service levels across all categories.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, operational teams, and suppliers to drive efficiencies, cost savings, and innovation
• Develop and implement key performance measures, reporting regularly on procurement performance, cost-saving initiatives, and service levels from suppliers
• Integrate sustainability into procurement activities, developing action plans to reduce our carbon footprint.
• Inspire and lead the Goods Receiving team, fostering a high-performance culture across the receiving, storage and distribution of resources.
• Build and manage robust supplier relationships, fostering strong partnerships and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
• Monitor market trends, and competitor strategies, to ensuring we maintain the best efficiency and quality the market has to offer.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and ensure information instruction and training is delivered to support the best use of supplies.
• Oversee risk management and compliance within the supply chain