Strategic Procurement Officer (IT & Telco)

Base Location:Glasgow/Perth

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

SSE’s Energy Customer Solutions (ECS) division is the customer-facing arm of the SSE Group, delivering innovative low-carbon energy services across Great Britain and Ireland. SSE Airtricity, Ireland's largest energy provider, supplies green electricity, natural gas, and energy services to 800,000 homes and businesses across Ireland and Northern Ireland. We power the net zero transition by bringing customers the greenest energy on the island. Around 40% of our electricity comes from renewable sources - over three times the average across the island. 

As an ECS IT Strategic Procurement Officer, you will be responsible for sourcing the supply of IT Software, Cloud, Services and Hardware in accordance with all internal policies and procedures and external legislation where applicable.

You will

- You'll support ECS Category Managers as well as Contract Managers in day to day tactical procurement activities as well as supporting the development of both contracting and sourcing strategies.

- You will maximise to the group and ensure robust contractual provisions to mitigate risks in contract delivery.

- You will also support relevant supplier relationship and performance management activities.

- Working with the wider Procurement and Commercial team, you'll continually drive efficiencies in sourcing and the overall process.

You have

- A broad knowledge of IT markets, including various aspects of Software, Services, Cloud and Hardware, with the ability to put this into overall context.

- A good understanding of  IT contracts with a strong ability to draft special terms, including dispute procedures.

- Proficient in Procurement related systems, such as Oracle, Jaggaer and Achilles Utility Vendor Database is a plus. Additionally, you'll understand the supply chain and how to improve it and look to analyse and improve procurement process to reduce unnecessary work.

- Target-focused and result-driven, you'll be able to bring about change in an energetic environment and not afraid to challenge the status quo.

- Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to build relationships with Stakeholders and Suppliers as well as analytical and numeracy skills, with an ability to review contracts and identify commercial risk.

- A knowledge of UK Utility Procurement Regulation is desirable but not essential for this role.

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 francesca.palmer@sse.com / 01738 344763 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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