PROCUREMENT MANAGER - SCOTLAND
Full-time
We love great craft beer. We want everyone to be as passionate about it as we are – and our central team are vital in this mission. Every single person in our team can shape our future for the better, whether that’s for our people, planet or our incredible beer. Because we expect great things from you, we give great things back. PENSION ENHANCEMENT | We increase our contributions to your pension up to 10% of your salary so together we can properly invest in your future. And, since the statutory amount all businesses pay is 3%, our decision to pay above that shows we’re taking your future seriously. 4-WEEK SABBATICAL | After every 5 years here you will receive an additional 4 weeks off to spend doing whatever you want. STAFF DISCOUNT | 50% off BrewDog Beers/Ciders, Wonderland Cocktails, BrewDog Merchandise, and Soft Drinks, plus 25% off all other menu items in our BrewDog Bars. Crew also get discount on takeaway beer – perfect for taking the bar home. ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY DAYS | For every full year completed up to your 5th year with us we add on one additional day’s leave above and beyond your initial entitlement. You therefore get an extra full week off at 5 years every single year onward to rest up. BEER TRAINING | We love beer and we want you to love beer too, so we’ll support you through the internationally-recognised Cicerone qualifications, so you can love it almost as much as we do. We’ll also pay you more for each level you pass. AND A LOT MORE | Okay, deep breath… enhanced sick pay, healthcare, life assurance, high street retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, enhanced family friendly policies around maternity and paternity leave, pawternity leave, DE+I and crew forum groups and an allowance to quality check some beers each month! We’re focused on making sure that we, and future generations, have a planet to brew great beer on. Our industry leading techniques help us create and deliver unique beer whilst doing our bit (and others’) for the environment.
ABOUT THE ROLE
About the Role
The Opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to join our focused procurement team and help shape how we source the critical materials that keep our Ellon manufacturing operation running at its best. This is a high-impact role, giving you the opportunity to manage significant supplier relationships, influence operational strategy, and deliver commercial value across packaging and ingredients categories.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage end-to-end procurement across a supplier portfolio with annual spend of approximately £40 million, primarily across packaging and ingredients.
- Build strong, performance-led partnerships with suppliers and lead BrewDog’s supplier development programme.
- Work closely with stakeholders across the business to identify opportunities, improve performance, and deliver cost benefits.
- Embed sustainability into supply chain decision-making and supplier conversations.
- Champion innovation across products, services, and ways of working.
- Collaborate with procurement colleagues across the wider Tilray business to identify opportunities to use our combined scale effectively.
Who You’ll Work With
- Senior leaders across our operational teams.
- Key supplier partners, including senior commercial and finance contacts.
- Procurement colleagues across BrewDog and the wider Tilray business.
Health & Safety
- Ensure that Health and Safety guidelines and fire regulations are strictly adhered to at all times.
- Comply with safe working practices as defined by BrewDog.
- Complete online or face to face training as and when required.
- Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by acts or omissions at work.
- Report any accidents, incidents or near misses as soon as reasonably practicable.
General
- Be aware of and adhere to BrewDog policies and the Workplace Code at all times.
- Take part in crew reviews throughout the year.
- Cooperate with other BrewDog departments to achieve a great experience for our customers, applicants, colleagues, and contractors.
- Attend training courses and complete online training modules as required to meet the requirements of the role.
- Take responsibility for own personal development, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills.
- Undertake any other duties as requested which are reasonably deemed to be within the scope of the role or necessary for the smooth running of the business.
- Apply the BrewDog charter and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times
- Protect and enhance the interests and reputation of BrewDog internally and externally.
ABOUT YOU
About You
What We’re Looking For
You’ll bring substantial experience in a similar procurement role, with a strong background in direct procurement categories. Experience in FMCG, food, drink, or manufacturing environments would be particularly valuable.
A CIPS qualification is desirable, and a degree or equivalent academic qualification would be beneficial.
Your Experience and Strengths
You’ll be confident managing categories, developing supplier relationships, and delivering measurable commercial outcomes.
You’ll also be comfortable working cross-functionally, leading projects, and helping to deliver change in a fast-paced operational environment.
What Will Help You Succeed
- Strong category management knowledge .
- Proven project management skills, with a track record of delivering on time and in full.
- The ability to work collaboratively across functions to support complex operational change.
Skills and Approach
- Strong commercial awareness, with confidence using data and insight to make decisions.
- The ability to build trust, influence others, and work effectively with senior stakeholders.
- Confidence working at pace, balancing priorities, and delivering in a changing environment.
- A proactive, resilient style with the credibility to engage both internal teams and external partners.
What You’ll Bring
- A positive, self-motivated approach and the ability to bring energy and focus to the people around you.
- Confidence, resilience, and a collaborative mindset when working with colleagues, suppliers, and senior stakeholders.