Strategic Procurement Officer

6 days ago


Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom SSE Full time

About SSE

SSE is a leading energy company with big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. 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.

Our Vision

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and are dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Strategic Procurement Officer to work within the Energy Infrastructure category team at SSE. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing and managing a wide variety of goods, works and services across our Overhead Line and Future Networks (Innovation) categories.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supporting the wider category team in the development of contracting and sourcing strategies to help ensure that SSE's group-wide requirements are delivered in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.
  • Proactively engaging stakeholders and suppliers throughout the end-to-end procurement lifecycle to secure the most appropriate and innovative outcomes.
  • Sourcing goods and services in accordance with SSE's policies and procedures and any relevant external legislation (including the Utilities Contract Regulations and the incoming Procurement Act).
  • Managing all elements of the end-to-end sourcing process, whilst ensuring that appropriate risks are known and managed in accordance with SSE's guidelines.
  • Commercial analysis of contract/tender submissions, negotiating and drafting of specific contract terms and recommending the appropriate contract award.
  • Supporting the ongoing management of contracts and suppliers to secure the maximum value from our relationships.

Requirements

  • A track record of relevant procurement knowledge across some of the afore-mentioned category areas.
  • Experience of using various forms of contract such as NEC3.
  • Experience in negotiating costs, contractual terms and relevant performance measures for supplier contracts.
  • Experience of a formal sourcing process and have some knowledge of relevant contractual risks and how to manage and mitigate these.
  • Self-motivated, commercially astute and potentially hold or be working towards relevant procurement qualifications such as CIPS.

What We Offer

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.



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