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Strategic Procurement Specialist

2 months ago


Inverness, Highland, United Kingdom SSE Enterprise Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Procurement Specialist to join our Energy Infrastructure category team at SSE Enterprise. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for sourcing and managing a wide variety of goods, works, and services across our Overhead Line and Future Networks (Innovation) categories.

Main Responsibilities
  • Support the development of contracting and sourcing strategies to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery of SSE's group-wide requirements.
  • Engage stakeholders and suppliers throughout the end-to-end procurement lifecycle to secure innovative outcomes.
  • Sourcing goods and services in accordance with SSE's policies and procedures, and relevant external legislation.
  • Commercial analysis of contract/tender submissions, negotiation, and drafting of specific contract terms.
  • Support the ongoing management of contracts and suppliers to secure maximum value from relationships.
Requirements
  • Procurement professional with experience in delivering cross-business sourcing activities.
  • Relevant procurement knowledge across category areas such as Substation and Plant, Civils, Cabling, Overhead Line, Future Networks (Innovation), Power Generation, and Solar & Battery.
  • Experience in negotiating costs, contractual terms, and relevant performance measures for supplier contracts.
  • Excellent influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across all levels within the business.
  • Self-motivated, commercially astute, and potentially hold or be working towards relevant procurement qualifications such as CIPS.
About Our Business

SSE Enterprise owns a diverse portfolio of property assets and land assets across the UK and Ireland. Our Procurement & Commercial, Property, and Facilities Management teams work together to procure services and materials in a timely and cost-effective way, ensuring our businesses receive the best possible service and value from our supplier network.

What's in it for you?
  • An excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement.
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing, and more.
  • A commitment to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, with opportunities for career development and growth.