R0001360 Procurement Planning and Monitoring Specialist (Open) We’re Nadara. We work harmoniously with the power of nature and the communities around us to power lifetimes to come. We call our approach ‘living energy’. We don’t just produce renewable energy, we live it – recognising our relationship with the people touched by our business and supporting social, educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives that contribute to the development of the communities we work alongside. Discover more about our business here: https://nadara.com/about/ Nadara is an innovative place to work. We work in a stimulating and challenging environment, where every day we explore the unknown with curiosity, make decisions with quality and take action and deliver with courage. For us diversity is a real value, and we encourage in connecting different perspectives with respect. Discover more about our culture and approach here: https://nadara.com/living-the-company/ Job Description Summary: Reporting to the Head of Procurement Planning and Governance, the Procurement Planning and Monitoring Specialist plays a pivotal role in developing and coordinating the overall procurement pipeline, procurement intelligence and procurement performance monitoring. Job Description: Core Responsibilities: · Procurement pipeline: Coordinate the development of the procurement pipeline (either Growth or Operational, or both) in conjunction with the Heads of Procurement. · Planning: Conduct planning and development of timelines for the various procurement activities required on the project pipeline(s). · Procurement Support: Support Operational and Growth Procurement with the procurement of certain services and goods as required. Assist with audits, ISO certifications and reporting and updating of data. · Policies & Systems: Coordinate the process of reviewing and improving the prevailing procurement policies for ESG requirements. Develop and implement the required processes and/or systems for Procurement to effectively support ESG monitoring. · Market Intelligence: Develop and update procurement market analysis reports, report on market product trends and updates. Obtain and update OEM/supplier prices, datasheets and track record information. · Financial analysis: Develop, prepare and update spend analysis reports and CAPEX estimations. Develop and update price tracking database, including offer database maintenance, indexes, and forecasts. · Performance monitoring: Measure and report on procurement performance against targets and make suggestions for improvement and/or focus areas. Qualities and Skills: · Should have some previous procurement experience, an analytical mindset and the ability to foster and maintain strategic relationships. · Should have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build solid working relationships and work across functions in a professional environment. · Should have the ability to analyse processes and systems to make sound improvement recommendations while being conscious of the broader business imperatives. Location: Edinburgh_Ventient Time Type: Full time Worker Subtype: Regular