GAP Group Limited
Procurement Manager
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About the Role
The Role
GAP Group are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to join our Head Office team in Glasgow and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of procurement across the business. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic procurement professional who thrives on delivering value, building strong supplier partnerships and driving continuous improvement.
Reporting to the Head of Asset Management & Supply Chain, you'll be instrumental in developing category strategies, enhancing supplier performance, improving commercial outcomes and supporting the evolution of procurement from a transactional function to a strategic business partner.
What You'll Be Doing
- Developing and implementing category and sourcing strategies across key equipment categories
- Managing relationships with major OEMs and suppliers, negotiating pricing, service levels and commercial agreements
- Leading tender processes and evaluating suppliers based on quality, technical capability, sustainability and total cost of ownership
- Driving supplier relationship management through regular reviews and strategic partnerships
- Identifying cost-saving opportunities and conducting value-for-money reviews across supplier contracts
- Monitoring supplier performance, delivery networks and support capabilities across the UK's depot network
- Producing spend, savings and performance reports for senior stakeholders
- Driving procurement best practice, governance and compliance across the business
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About You
What You'll Bring
We're seeking a commercially astute procurement professional who combines strategic thinking with strong supplier management and stakeholder engagement skills.
Essential
- Significant experience in a procurement or purchasing management role
- Experience within a multi-site, asset-intensive, engineering, construction, manufacturing, hire or rental environment
- Proven success in strategic sourcing, category management and supplier negotiations
- Experience supporting procurement transformation, process improvement or business change initiatives
- Strong analytical and commercial skills, with the ability to interpret complex spend data and identify opportunities
- Experience managing supplier performance and contract delivery
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate, coach and develop teams
Desirable
- MCIPS qualification or currently working towards it
- Experience within plant hire, tool hire, construction or another asset-intensive sector
- Knowledge of ERP, P2P or spend analytics systems
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About Us
What We Offer and Why Join Us?
You'll be joining an industry leader that's growing and genuinely committed to your success, backed by our core values of Communication, One Team, Dedication, and Efficiency. At GAP, we're proud to be the UK's leading equipment hire provider—supporting projects big and small across construction, infrastructure, events, and more. With nearly 200 locations nationwide and a wide range of specialist divisions, we offer exciting opportunities in everything from Plant and Tools to Lifting, Survey, Environmental, and Event Services.
At GAP Group, we're a family-run business with over 50 years of experience and we do things the right way. We invest in our people from day one, offering tailored training, clear development paths, and a supportive culture that puts you first. As an independent company, we make fast, smart decisions that back our team 100%. Enjoy generous holidays, Life Assurance, and wellness support, all while building a career that truly matters. If you're ready to feel valued and grow with us, we'd love to hear from you.
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