SSE plc Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Base Location: Havant, Reading, Dublin, Perth or Glasgow
Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 (ROI - €65,300 - €97,900) + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: 2 Year Fixed Term Contract / Secondment | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
Our Procurement and Commercial team are responsible for helping the business to procure services and materials in a timely and cost-effective way. 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.
SSE Airtricity are embarking on an exciting transformation programme (Keystone), and this role is full-time in support of Keystone, reporting to the IT Senior Category Manager.
You will
* Be the 'go to' from a Procurement & Commercial perspective, responsible for the commercial management and administration of contracts within the Keystone programme to ensure successful delivery in accordance with all internal policies and procedures.
* Act as a Commercial advisory to leaders of the Keystone Programme, IT Programmes & projects, facilitate relationships with supporting Suppliers and manage their contractual delivery to ensure the successful outcome across the Keystone programme.
* Interpret contract requirements to a high level of detail and ensure all parties are fully briefed and understand their obligations to both suppliers and internal stakeholders and any potential risks to delivery.
* Understand and be able to articulate the specific requirements of each C-Suite area to ensure they understand the impacts of the contract delivery for their operational areas.
* Support the Director of Procurement Operations, Head of Procurement and Commercial for IT & Telco and the IT Category Manager(s) in providing a world class procurement and commercial service to the Keystone Programme and IT as required.
You have
* Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills, ability to work to deadlines, deal with changing priorities and manage own time effectively.
* Enthusiasm and drive with a flexible approach to work and an ability to adapt to changing business and project priorities
* Knowledge of relevant statutory and legal provisions and detailed knowledge of Company IT procurement and commercial policies and procedures.
* Negotiation, influencing and conflict resolution expertise.
* IT skills including Word, Excel, Power Point, Oracle Purchasing Systems.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.
SSE own a portfolio of over 500 property and land assets – power stations, offices, depots and more. Our P&C, Property and FM teams help make sure our portfolio is modern, safe and fit for purpose. They help us get the best service and value from partners, while ensuring suppliers meet compliance, contractual and business obligations.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Francesca on francesca.palmer@sse.com / 01738 344763 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Business Development, Purchasing, and Finance
* Industries
Utilities, Oil and Gas, and Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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