Strategic Procurement Specialist

5 days ago


Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom SSE Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Procurement Officer to join our Energy Infrastructure category team at SSE. 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 contract terms, and recommending contract awards.
  • 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 performance measures for supplier contracts.
  • Formal sourcing process experience and knowledge of relevant contractual risks and mitigation strategies.
  • Excellent influencing and stakeholder management skills, with ability to work across all levels of the business.
  • Self-motivated, commercially astute, and potentially holding or working towards relevant procurement qualifications such as CIPS.
  • Ability to work to deadlines, manage changing priorities, and manage own time effectively.
About SSE

SSE is a leading energy company with a commitment to investing in low-carbon projects. Our Procurement & Commercial, Property, and Facilities Management teams work together to procure services and materials in a timely and cost-effective way, ensuring a safe, modern, and fit-for-purpose property portfolio.

What We Offer
  • Excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement.
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
  • Discounted healthcare.
  • Salary sacrifice car leasing.
  • And more.


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