Strategic Procurement Officer - IT & Telco

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in our Glasgow, Waterloo Street office 

Salary: £35,200- £52,800 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

As an IT Strategic Procurement Officer, you will be responsible for sourcing IT software, cloud services, hardware, and related solutions in accordance with all internal policies and procedures, as well as external legislation, including UK procurement legislation where applicable.

You will

- Support Procurement and Commercial Managers and Contract/Category Managers with day-to-day tactical procurement which will include sourcing and contracting activities.

- Ensure the lowest total cost of ownership for the group, with robust contractual provisions to mitigate delivery and commercial risk.

- Support supplier relationship management and performance management activities.

- Collaborate with the wider Procurement & Commercial team to enhance efficiency and embed continuous improvement across sourcing and procurement processes.

- Ensure process accuracy and maintain high‑quality data standards within procurement systems.

You have

- Broad knowledge of IT markets, including Software, Services, Cloud and Hardware and an understanding of IT contracts, with the ability to draft special terms, including dispute resolution procedures.

- An understanding of UK Procurement Regulations and its practical application.

- Experience managing tenders and sourcing activities smoothly and efficiently with extensive experience with procurement systems such as Oracle, Jaggaer and Achilles Utility Vendor Database.

- Excellent communication, analytical and numeracy skills, with the ability to build strong stakeholder and supplier relationships.

- Professional accreditation, CIPS (is preferred) or aiming towards it.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

Our Procurement & Commercial teams help us get the best service and value from partners, while ensuring suppliers meet compliance, contractual and business obligations.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Janet.Gossman@sse.com / 01738 351816 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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