Procurement and Commercial Manager

3 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom SSE Full time

Are you looking for a challenging role in IT procurement? As an IT Strategic Procurement Officer at SSE, you will have the opportunity to work on sourcing the supply of IT software, cloud services, and hardware for our business.

About the Role

In this role, you will support Category Managers and Procurement Managers in day-to-day procurement activities, ensuring the lowest total cost of ownership for the group and robust contractual provisions to mitigate risks in contract delivery.

You will also work closely with stakeholders and suppliers to drive efficiencies in sourcing and procurement processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to reduce unnecessary work.

  • Experience in IT markets, including software, services, cloud, and hardware, as well as UK procurement legislation.
  • Proficient in procurement-related systems, such as Oracle, Jaggaer, and Achilles Utility Vendor Database.
  • Excellent analytical and numeracy skills, with the ability to review contracts and identify commercial risk.

The estimated salary for this role is around £40,000-£60,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a performance-related bonus and a range of benefits.

At SSE, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer a range of benefits, including 34 days annual leave entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, and discounted healthcare.



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