Kirstin MacMillan
Purchasing Group Leader - Optimisation @ Northern Marine Group
About
As a Purchasing Group Leader in the maritime industry, I specialise in driving operational efficiency, process optimisation, and digital transformation across procurement functions. With a strong foundation in purchasing and a deep understanding of maritime supply chains, I focus on delivering outcomes that improve cost-effectiveness, streamline workflows, and enhance supplier performance. I’m passionate about challenging the status quo—identifying opportunities to modernise procurement practices and implement sustainable, scalable improvements. Whether leading cross-functional initiatives or collaborating with global suppliers, I bring a pragmatic, data-driven approach to ensure purchasing supports wider business goals. Having worked across multiple levels of procurement, I understand the full procurement lifecycle and the importance of aligning people, processes, and technology. I’m equally focused on operational detail and long-term strategy, aiming to build more agile and future-ready procurement functions. Open to connecting with others in maritime procurement, digital transformation, and operations excellence.
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United Kingdom
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Supplier Relationship Management, Teamwork, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Negotiation, Purchasing
Experience
Purchasing Group Leader - Optimisation
Northern Marine Group
Currently leading a group within the purchasing function in the maritime sector, with a focus on driving efficiency, standardising processes, and supporting digital transformation across procurement operations. Key Focus Areas: • Streamlining and aligning purchasing processes across teams • Supporting digital procurement initiatives and system improvements • Enhancing collaboration across internal functions and external suppliers • Promoting consistency, compliance, and operational improvement • Building capability within the purchasing team to support long-term goals
Senior Purchasing Officer
Northern Marine Group
Led procurement activities for maritime goods and services, supporting operational delivery, supplier performance, and process efficiency. Key Achievements: • Introduced automation tools that reduced manual workload and improved PO accuracy • Streamlined supplier onboarding processes, improving transparency and turnaround times • Contributed to cross-functional digital initiatives that enhanced procurement efficiency and data visibility • Provided mentoring and support to team members to build wider capability
Purchasing Officer
Northern Marine Group
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Delivered day-to-day procurement support, including order processing, supplier coordination, and internal purchasing administration.
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