Senior Supply Chain Manager
* Job Number: 557978
* Closing at: Mar 30 2026 - 23:55 BST
Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations : Glasgow, Inverness, Perth or Aberdeen
Salary: £58100 - £87100 + car /car allowance - if applicable + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available
The role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Supply Chain Manager / Senior Category Manager to join our Procurement and Supply Chain team, within the Transmission Procurement and Commercial team. The role will develop and implement key procurement and supply chain solutions across a range of projects and portfolios in our Networks Transmission business.
Reporting to the Head of Procurement and Supply Chain, the Senior Supply Chain Manager will support project teams and business unit stakeholders by developing strategic category plans, procurement strategies and contracts, and by providing robust pre and post contract management including supply chain engagement to support business goals and objectives covering a Consultancy and Support Contracts Category.
You will
Take ownership of specific subject area and be direct contact for Transmission customers ensuring supply chain intel is owned, developed and provided to Transmission customers in a coordinated and concise manner.
Lead the interface between Transmission and our Group Category Management teams to ensure demand requirements are properly communicated to permit group wide procurement strategies and contracts, whilst collating and consolidating supply chain intelligence required for Transmission project teams.
Ensure Transmission procurement strategies are incorporated within group-wide category plans, provide support to group-wide procurement events by coordinating Transmission information and requirements, monitor and report on procurement events and provide contract/framework information to Transmission Customers,
For ad-hoc tendering events that are Transmission specific, undertake full range of tendering activities for events which fall within subject area. This will include the collation of tender documentation, management of tender process, commercial analysis of contract/ tender submissions, the negotiation and drafting of specific contract terms and recommending the appropriate contract award
Undertake supply chain management activities, have oversight and ownership of supplier engagement for allocated suppliers and assist with supply chain performance management; collation of KPI data and production of KPI reports to help in assessment of supplier performance.
You have
A Quantity Surveying degree / CIPS or equivalent
Experience in managing supply chain activities
Experience of managing frameworks/contracts on significant projects or programmes of work
Experience of the procurement process, including strategy development and implementation, ideally within a regulated environment but this is not essential.
Experience of NEC forms of contract, including contract drafting and contract administration.
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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