Director of Procurement & Commercial, IT

Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Havant or Reading

Salary: £101,000 - £151,400 + car /car allowance + 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 the Director of Procurement (IT), you will shape and guide the Procurement and Commercial function through a period of transformation of the IT function. You will be playing a pivotal role in setting procurement strategies, and establishing the commercial foundations necessary for the successful delivery of the IT function. This role will ensure commercial agility, resilience, and alignment with strategic objectives. As a member of the ITLT, you will report to the Director of Procurement Operations and will also have a dotted line to the Group CIO.

You will

• You will be responsible for maximising group leverage though best in class category management and commercial discipline.
• Be responsible for guiding, developing, supporting and maintaining strong working relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders to positively influence and impact upon the delivery of business objectives.
• You shall continuously work to strategically improve demand management, routes to market, procedures, standards or policies whilst adhering to and understanding regulatory guidelines and advising customers on flexibility and application.
• Support and guide the CIOs in critical contract and commercial activities and where required be actively involved in supporting negotiations and resolve disputes.
• Manage all post contract commercial matters to ensure that the core principles of the commercial manual relevant to IT are implemented.

You have

• Substantial experience and responsibilities in a similar role with previous experience in P&C management and leadership, specifically in the execution of IT procurement and commercial activities with the ability to understand and negotiate complex contracts with the ability to manage contractual disputes.
• Thorough understanding, knowledge and experience of the processes relating to procurement strategies and the commercial impact of decisions.
• Advanced experience of supplier development techniques and managing the development of complex supplier relationships.
• Delivery-focussed and able to achieve advantageous outcomes in demanding timescales within a high-pressure project environment.
• The ability to challenge the status quo, bring high quality insights and best practice and ensure no value is left on the table.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

SSE own a portfolio of over 500 property and land assets – power stations, offices, depots and more. Our P&C, Property and FM teams help make sure our portfolio is modern, safe and fit for purpose. They 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 kimberlee.anderson@sse.com / 01738 341523 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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