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Robert McBlain

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Procurement Manager at ScottishPower
📍 Greater Glasgow Area, United Kingdom

Robert is a seasoned Contracts & Procurement Manager at ScottishPower with 30 years of experience, primarily in LNG plant operations and civil construction. He manages strategic transmission projects and previously handled a portfolio exceeding US$515 million at Oman LNG. He holds a BSc (Hons) from Glasgow Caledonian University.

After spending 17 years in Oman, Robert took a career break to relocate his family to the UK. He was deeply involved in establishing his family in their local community, settling his children into a new school system, and providing childcare during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Unique fact: Upon returning to the UK, Robert was personally involved in the design and finishing details of his familys newbuild home.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Procurement Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Greater Glasgow Area, United Kingdom
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Large-Scale Procurement
Has managed procurement for projects ranging from US$20, 000 to US$350, 000, 000 and coordinated an operational portfolio in excess of US$515 million.
Renewable Energy
His roles at ScottishPower have focused on procurement for onshore windfarms, battery, and solar coverage across the UK.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Procurement Manager
ScottishPower
9-2023 - 12-2024
Senior Procurement Consultant
ScottishPower
10-2021 - 8-2023
Procurement Consultant
ScottishPower
7-2015 - 9-2021
Relocation
Career Break
9-2013 - 6-2015
Lead Contracts & Procurement: Plant, Projects & Maintenance
Oman LNG L.L.C.
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Education
1991 - 1996
BSc (Hons)
Glasgow Caledonian University
1985 - 1991
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Turnbull High School
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