Overview:
MacTaggart Scott is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Procurement Price Analyst who thrives on problem-solving and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong time management, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complexity while building effective relationships with internal teams and external suppliers.
The role involves sourcing and pricing goods and services in line with the Procurement strategy, supporting major bids and contracts, and engaging with potential new suppliers. Additional responsibilities include conducting supplier and category analysis, ensuring compliance with company and customer requirements, supporting audits, and maintaining accurate data within our IFS system.
Initially, the successful candidate will work under close supervision to develop an understanding of defence procurement and company systems, with the aim of progressing to a more autonomous role over time.
About us:
MacTaggart Scott primarily supports the Naval Defence industry, providing complete solutions to customer needs from analysis of initial customer requirements, to design and manufacture, and right through to commissioning and through life support. Established in 1898, we are proud of our history and tradition but believe that sustainable competitive advantage can only be achieved through continuous improvement, investment, and a commitment to business excellence at every level within the company.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Managing all assigned bid and pre-contract activities, ensuring timely resolution of enquiries.
- Coordinating with Category and Project teams to support bid requirements, including stock and major subcontracts.
- Assisting in the coordination and delivery of supplier onboarding activities.
- Maintaining up-to-date supplier documentation, including financial, quality, and environmental certifications.
- Proactively supporting the resolution of engineering requirements such as obsolescence, in collaboration with internal teams.
- Ensuring accurate maintenance of costing data in the ERP system and proper recording of supplier quotations.
- Developing and maintaining supplier relationships, seeking extended pricing validity and exploring innovative solutions to meet business needs.
- Supporting the full procurement lifecycle—from need identification and sourcing (RFQs) to contract placement, management, and delivery.
- Collaborating cross-functionally to address supply chain challenges, including quote compliance, sustainable sourcing, and cost efficiency.
- Assisting in ensuring contractual terms align with customer requirements and flow-downs, minimising and managing risk to MTS.
- Supporting the delivery of improved ESG outcomes through strategic sourcing activities.
- Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance departmental performance.
Essential Requirements:
- Previous bid / estimating process experience.
- Supply chain principles and techniques.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
- Effective communication skills (written, oral and presentation).
- Previous experience in use of ERP systems.
- Competency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
- Be able to work positively and collaboratively with the wider stakeholder community, both internal and external.
- Good standard of general education / CIPS Level 3.
- Be able to pro-actively and effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and deliver results.
- Have self-discipline, motivation, the ability to organise your workload and overcome problems as they arise.
The successful candidate must hold or be able to meet the appropriate Security Clearance as required.
Desirable Requirements:
- Background in defence related procurement, in particular marine based products.
- Use of Bills of Materials (BOM) and Product Requirements Document (PRD).
- Full membership of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS).
Benefits
Your future at MacTaggart Scott – What we offer
- As part of our Healthy Work-Life Balance employees can choose between a 4- or 5-day working week. Allowing you to fit work around your priorities and personal life, not the other way round.
- We offer flexible working hours between 07:00 and 19:00, and core hours of 09:30 – 15:30.
- Our leave policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, paid parental leave, military reservist leave, plus more.
- We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, with a dedicated Learning and Development team.
- We’re committed to your wellbeing with access to our comprehensive online wellbeing program, Employee Assistance Programme, and an onsite nurse to support you when needed.
- Enjoy the convenience of an onsite canteen, free parking, and a secure cycle-to-work scheme to make your daily routine easier.
- We also offer a generous company pension plan, exclusive employee discounts, and free flu vaccinations to help you stay healthy.
- In addition, our comprehensive health & wellbeing programme is here to support you, along with life insurance for peace of mind and sick pay to help you when you need it most.
