Head of Procurement

6 months ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom SSE Full time

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

**About the Role**

**Base Location**: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK sites, which includes but is not limited to Glasgow or Perth

**Salary**: Competitive + 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

Your key responsibilities will include cultivating and maintaining constructive, trust based relationships with stakeholders, whilst leading on all global development & operational Procurement & Commercial activities for SSE Renewables (SSER) offshore energy projects.

Reporting into the Director of Procurement, you will be responsible for developing, leading, and managing strategies essential for SSER's expansive offshore projects as well as managing all Procurement & Commercial matters pre and post contract (cradle to grave). In addition, you will:

- Lead the offshore Procurement and Commercial function within development & asset management while ensuring strict compliance with internal/external protocols.
- Understand commercial route to market aspects relating to offshore wind.
- Lead and motivate an international team of skilled Procurement & Commercial experts responsible for all supply chain related matters.
- Oversee the development of Procurement and Commercial strategies that supports both short and long-term business objectives.
- Collaborate with stakeholders & peers to contribute to SSER's strategical decisions and serve as a representative of SSER, engaging with industry committees, participating in events and other appropriate forums.

**What do I need?**

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Considerable Renewables experience in a similar role with extensive experience in managing a team and excellent stakeholder management.
- Understanding of commercial aspects and implications of complex capital projects.
- Extensive experience in delivering procurement and commercial services.
- Ability to gain commitment and 'buy in' with excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Cost estimating and post contract commercial management expertise.

**About our Business**

At SSE, we own more than 500 property assets and several thousand land assets, which are located across the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland. Our Procurement & Commercial, Property and Facilities Management teams are responsible for helping the business to procure services and materials in a timely and cost-effective way, and for ensuring SSE offers a safe, modern, fit-for-purpose property portfolio. We work right across the SSE Group, ensuring our businesses gets the best possible service and value from our supplier network, as well as ensuring all service providers are compliant and continue to meet contractual obligations and business need.

**What's in it for you?**

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

**What happens now?**

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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