Base Location: Glasgow, Perth or Reading
Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + performance‑related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible (First options available)
Role Overview
Reporting to the IT Senior Category Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of IT programmes and projects through thoughtful commercial management and contract administration. You will act as a trusted commercial advisor to IT programme and project leaders, nurturing strong supplier relationships and guiding them through effective contractual delivery. Your contribution will help drive positive outcomes across a diverse portfolio of initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Build strong relationships with suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders to support the successful delivery of IT programmes and projects.
* Collaborate closely with Procurement colleagues to shape sourcing strategies, share best practices and ensure alignment with internal policies and governance frameworks.
* Support commercial delivery by managing contracts, supplier performance and financial controls – ensuring value for money and positive project outcomes.
* Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying cost‑saving opportunities and enhancing procurement and commercial processes.
* Champion a safe, inclusive and high‑performing culture, promoting compliance, sustainability and shared success across teams.
Skill & Experience Requirements
* Managing a portfolio of 3rd‑party related spend in excess of £10m pa, with individual contract values up to £2m.
* Experience in the acquisition of supplier solutions through competitive tender, ideally in an industry subject to EU or UK Contract Regulations.
* Conduct sourcing events in compliance with UK Procurement Regulation (PA23), procuring at lowest cost of ownership and ensuring ongoing value for money throughout the contract lifecycle.
* Commercially astute with strong understanding of procurement strategy, contract law and the financial implications across complex projects.
* Technically proficient, with experience drafting and interpreting contracts, managing supplier performance and using Oracle, Excel and PowerPoint.
* Professionally qualified (degree or equivalent), with desirable certifications such as IACCM.
* Strong communicator and influencer, confident in negotiation, conflict resolution and building relationships at all levels of the organisation.
* Resilient and adaptable, with excellent planning skills, a customer‑focused mindset and the ability to lead or step in for management when needed.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net‑zero world. We are investing around £10 million a day in home‑grown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions. SSE owns a portfolio of over 500 property and land assets – power stations, offices, depots and more. Our P&C, Property and FM teams help ensure our portfolio is modern, safe and fit for purpose, delivering the best service and value from partners.
Flexible Benefits to Fit Your Life
* Discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships.
* Wellbeing benefits such as a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service.
* Interest‑free loans on tech, transport season tickets and a new bike through our Cycle to Work scheme.
* Generous family entitlements including maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
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.palmer@sse.com or 01738 344763 to discuss how we can support you. We are dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive and we especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
How 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 will take your application further. If offered a role with SSE, you will need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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