Contract Manager
* Job Number: 558631
* Closing at: Jun 25 2026 - 23:55 BST
Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations; Reading, Havant, Glasgow, Perth, Inverness, Aberdeen
Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: 2 year fixed term contract | Full Time | options available
Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations; Reading, Havant, Glasgow, Perth, Inverness, Aberdeen
Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: 2 year fixed term contract | Full Time | options available
The role
As an IT Commercial Contract Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of our IT & OT programmes and projects by providing thoughtful, expert commercial guidance. Working closely with stakeholders, suppliers and procurement colleagues, you’ll help shape and manage contracts that deliver value, sustainability and strong outcomes. This is a collaborative and people-focused role where building trusted relationships, promoting safe working practices, and ensuring robust governance are at the heart of everything you do. You’ll contribute to a culture where safety, integrity and partnership enable teams to succeed together.
You will
-Build positive, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, supporting strong and safe delivery across IT/ OT programmes
-Provide commercial advice and contract management expertise to ensure value for money and alignment with policies, procedures and governance frameworks
-Support sourcing activity, including tender processes, negotiations and contract awards, with a focus on best value and long-term outcomes
-Use Procurement systems and dashboards to demonstrate progress to senior stakeholders, offering insights and approaches to strategy.
-Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and SLAs, supporting continuous improvement, safety standards and sustainability goals
-Manage post-contract commercial activities, including renewals, variations and dispute resolution, ensuring fair and balanced outcomes
You have
-Experience managing contracts and commercial activity across a portfolio of suppliers, ideally within IT, OT or a complex, Procurement regulated environment in compliance with UK Procurement Regulation (PA23).
-Confidence in drafting, interpreting and negotiating contracts, with strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
-Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret data and support sound decision-making
-A “Value Add”, mindset with proven ability to increase efficiency and demonstrate this to stakeholders.
-Identify supply chain cost reduction opportunities and improvements in the Procurement and Commercial process.
-A commitment to safe working practices, alongside an appreciation of governance, compliance and continuous improvement
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
Our Procurement & Commercial teams 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
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.
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