Total 15 Manager level Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Glasgow, G2 1DU

Store Manager

Semichem is a value driven multi-product retailer with stores across Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North East of England. We have more than 80 stores located in both shopping centres and on traditional High Streets.

We currently have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic retail manager to join our store team as Store Manager.

A Store Manager role with semichem is about more than great management skills. You will lead and motivate your team to exceed targets, and the majority of your time will be spent on the shop floor, where you will have the most influence to drive sales and wow our Customers.

While our perfect candidates will have retail experience at management level ideally in variety retail, we would like to hear from anyone who has a real passion for retail and who can demonstrate that they:

· Are a proven people manager

· Have a passion for retail excellence, standards and customer service

· Have a good commercial understanding with proven track record of delivering KPIs and compliance

· Have the ambition to drive a team and store to a higher level of retailing

· Can think on their feet in a fast paced environment

· Have a flexible approach with a ‘can do’ attitude

We offer fantastic on the job training to help you get up to speed with our business quickly, and are passionate about supporting, challenging and developing people to be the best they can.

With excellent benefits, competitive salaries and opportunities for training and development, a Store Manager position with semichem is a great way to continue your retail management career.

Job Introduction

Store Location: East Kilbride, Plaza Shopping Centre, G74 1LW

Store Hours: 42.5

With a real focus on customer experience and colleague development, our Store Managers are key to driving the success of our stores. As a store manager, you will be responsible for delivering commercial growth and developing a team culture of putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Role Responsibility

• You will have overall responsibility for the running of the store, focusing on customer experience, colleague development, and delivering commercial growth in line with our 5-year strategy.
• Putting the customer at the heart of everything we do you will develop a team of colleagues who live and breathe our customer promise and actively seek ways to delight our customers.
• You will coach, train and develop colleagues within your store harnessing their strengths and building on development areas.
• Be proactive in recruiting a team of Assistant Managers, Team Leaders, and Sales Assistants that reflect our values, behaviours with the required skill set to meet our business needs.
• Make commercial decisions around stock availability and merchandising.
• Actively seek contact with key stakeholders to gain a wider understanding of the business
• Providing constructive and beneficial feedback to the store team, District and Regional Managers around store performance and business opportunities to encourage continual growth.

The Ideal Candidate

• You will be as passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments as we are
• Have previous experience as a store manager within a retail environment working collaboratively with wider stakeholders across the business
• Have experience in leading and developing a team of colleagues
• Be prepared to work towards KPIs in a fast-paced environment

Package Description

About the Company

Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greetings cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland.  In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer.  This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey. 

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Benefits

• Pension
• 15% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online
• Save As You Earn scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
  • Financial Education Tools
  • Salary Advance
• Seasonal incentive schemes
• Retail Management Apprenticeship Programmes with local providers with access to a virtual internal network for learning together
• Discounted gym membership, mobile phone contracts, and car leasing
• Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

For any questions email: vacancies@cardfactory.co.uk (we do not accept CVs/Applications via email)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.

No agencies, please.

Sportswift Ltd T/A Card Factory

Temporary Store Manager

Semichem is a value driven multi-product retailer with stores across Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North East of England. We have more than 80 stores located in both shopping centres and on traditional High Streets.

We currently have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic retail manager to join our store team as Store Manager.

A Store Manager role with semichem is about more than great management skills. You will lead and motivate your team to exceed targets, and the majority of your time will be spent on the shop floor, where you will have the most influence to drive sales and wow our customers.

While our perfect candidates will have retail experience at management level ideally in variety retail, we would like to hear from anyone who has a real passion for retail and who can demonstrate that they:

· Are a proven people manager.

· Have a passion for retail excellence, standards and customer service.

· Have a good commercial understanding with proven track record of delivering KPIs and compliance.

· Have the ambition to drive a team and store to a higher level of retailing.

· Can think on their feet in a fast-paced environment.

· Have a flexible approach with a ‘can do’ attitude.

We offer fantastic on the job training to help you get up to speed with our business quickly, and are passionate about supporting, challenging, and developing people to be the best they can.

With excellent benefits, competitive salaries and opportunities for training and development, a Store Manager position with semichem is a great way to continue your retail management career.

Store Manager

Semichem is a value driven multi-product retailer with stores across Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North East of England. We have more than 80 stores located in both shopping centres and on traditional High Streets.

We currently have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic retail manager to join our store team as Store Manager.

A Store Manager role with semichem is about more than great management skills. You will lead and motivate your team to exceed targets, and the majority of your time will be spent on the shop floor, where you will have the most influence to drive sales and wow our Customers.

While our perfect candidates will have retail experience at management level ideally in variety retail, we would like to hear from anyone who has a real passion for retail and who can demonstrate that they:

· Are a proven people manager

· Have a passion for retail excellence, standards and customer service

· Have a good commercial understanding with proven track record of delivering KPIs and compliance

· Have the ambition to drive a team and store to a higher level of retailing

· Can think on their feet in a fast paced environment

· Have a flexible approach with a ‘can do’ attitude

We offer fantastic on the job training to help you get up to speed with our business quickly, and are passionate about supporting, challenging and developing people to be the best they can.

With excellent benefits, competitive salaries and opportunities for training and development, a Store Manager position with semichem is a great way to continue your retail management career.

Temporary Store Manager

Semichem is a value driven multi-product retailer with stores across Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North East of England. We have more than 80 stores located in both shopping centres and on traditional High Streets.

We currently have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic retail manager to join our store team as Store Manager.

A Store Manager role with semichem is about more than great management skills. You will lead and motivate your team to exceed targets, and the majority of your time will be spent on the shop floor, where you will have the most influence to drive sales and wow our customers.

While our perfect candidates will have retail experience at management level ideally in variety retail, we would like to hear from anyone who has a real passion for retail and who can demonstrate that they:

· Are a proven people manager.

· Have a passion for retail excellence, standards and customer service.

· Have a good commercial understanding with proven track record of delivering KPIs and compliance.

· Have the ambition to drive a team and store to a higher level of retailing.

· Can think on their feet in a fast-paced environment.

· Have a flexible approach with a ‘can do’ attitude.

We offer fantastic on the job training to help you get up to speed with our business quickly, and are passionate about supporting, challenging, and developing people to be the best they can.

With excellent benefits, competitive salaries and opportunities for training and development, a Store Manager position with semichem is a great way to continue your retail management career.

Our Store Managers are inspirational role models who aspire to continuously improve!

CELEBRATE LIFE & EXPRESS LOVE

Store Manager – Ernest Jones – Glasgow Silverburn

As Store Manager here at Ernest Jones in Glasgow Silverburn you’ll be responsible for achieving the store’s targets through promoting the sales culture instore, building and inspiring a strong customer-first team and by ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. You’ll be passionate about role modelling your selling skills, coaching and inspiring your team through great leadership and adopting a proactive approach to sales management.

You’ll also be responsible for consistent compliance with company instructions, policies and processes and will be responsible for control of costs, payroll, shrinkage and expenses for the store. You’ll also oversee the planning and organisation of operational activities within the store.

We encourage our Store Managers to lead their teams boldly, by showing them the way and inspiring them, thereby creating a sense of pride and willingness to exceed expectations.

Become a special part of creating incredible memorable events for our clients!

At Ernest Jones you’ll devote your time to establishing excellent relationships with our clients, to ensure that when making a special purchase from our breath-taking collection of exquisite diamonds, our selection of some of the world's most prestigious watch brands or our extensive range of exclusive luxury jewellery and gift items that they are guided by your experience and knowledge to select the perfect piece to mark their occasion.

The experience of working in Jewellery and Watch retail is truly unique – join us and be part of something special!

Could you be the finishing touch that makes our team complete?

Are you the perfect gem?

We’re looking for suitable candidates to demonstrate the following:

• An excellent track record of successfully achieving KPI's.
• Experience of holding accountability for managing the commercial performance of a store.
• Experience of leading store teams.
• Experience of target-setting and interpreting business data.
• An ability to inspire, coach and develop your team to maximise potential and performance.
• Proven track record of role modelling and consistently delivering amazing customer experiences.
• Clear passion for our products and ability to put yourself in our customers shoes.
• A competitive spirit.
• Basic knowledge of legislative responsibilities e.g. recruitment, employment law, health and safety, trading standards.

What's next?

When you submit your application, you will be invited to complete a short online assessment.

If successful, you will be asked to complete a short video which gives you the opportunity to tell us a little more about you and why you would like to join us.

Successful applicants will be contacted by a member of our recruitment team inviting you to the final stage interviews.

We recommend to regularly check your emails to ensure you don’t miss any updates with your application.

What will you receive in return?

Your Rewards

Upon joining us as a Store Manager you’ll be supported from day-one through our bespoke Management Induction programme, which equips you with the core detail you require in order to succeed in-store. Brand training and internationally recognised Gemmological qualifications and other product-based training modules will all also be available at your fingertips through our internal ‘Signet Jewellery Academy’.

In addition to being able to access dedicated Learning & Development resources, you’ll also achieve the following benefits:

• Competitive salary including sales incentives.
• Generous discount of up to 30% off our fabulous products from day one.
• An annual enhanced discount to celebrate the day you joined our team.
• Retirement Savings plans which offer flexibility in the way you save for the future.
• Immediate Life Assurance from day one.
• A minimum of 33 days holiday per year.
• Recognised qualifications, study support and structured career progression.
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme.
• Financial Wellbeing scheme.
• Give As You Earn scheme – An easy way to support causes close to your heart.
• Real Rewards - exclusive discounts on groceries, travel and leisure.

Apply now to see how your career could Shine with Signet!

Be part of something special!

Signet is the name behind H. Samuel and Ernest Jones. Together, we have more than 270 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland. But that’s not all, we are part of the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewellery with approximately 2,800 stores. Just imagine where your career could take you

Signet Jewelers (H. Samuel & Ernest Jones) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are proud to have achieved Disability Confident Committed status (Level 1). All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Our Store Managers lead and manage their store to achieve overall store targets and deliver excellent service to our customers through developing a high-performing store team.

Store Managers are required to successfully complete the Store Management Induction within the first 6 weeks of starting. This is a comprehensive 6 week programme which is completed via our online learning platform. This means that:

• The training is led by you
• You are supported throughout by your Area Manager and the Training Team
• Your induction is a blended approach with the majority of your learning being completed on the shop floor

On successful completion of your induction you will be enrolled onto your development pathway. This is delivered through workshops, which take place at our National Training Centre, Liverpool, as well as on-the-job personal development back at store. As an example, below are some of your first workshops:

• Emotional Intelligence
• People Confidence
• Mental Health Awareness
• Leadership
• Coaching

Accommodation at our National Training Centre

Accommodation is available onsite while attending training at our National Training Centre.

Rooms are single occupancy and include a double bed, ensuite shower facilities and television.

Communal areas include kitchen and dining facilities as well as a lounge area.

• £44,200
• Glasgow & Lanarkshire Area
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
• Invest: Grow with Us store management training programme
• Contributable Company pension scheme
• Staff uniform
• 10% store discount

Employee benefits

MyHB employee benefits platform with access to:

• Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more
• Free Financial Advice
• Bank your savings into an ISA
• 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
• Low cost voluntary insured health plans

• Deliver a healthy and safe environment for your store colleagues and customers
• Work with your Area Manager to agree and set achievable performance and development goals for your team
• Review and manage store team performance
• Lead and manage recruitment and selection for your store team
• Ensure your team is up-to-date on store ways of working, standards and compliance
• Coach and support your management team to deliver on store priorities while delivering excellent store and compliance standards
• Review and action store colleague development and performance plans
• Conduct regular planning and reviews on store promotions and initiatives with your management team
• Review sales performance and communicate and action store activities to maximise store space to promote our products
• Work with your management team to solve problems that impact on store profitability
• Maintain high merchandising standards

• Advanced experience of managing small to medium sized retail teams in a fast-moving retail environment to achieve a high weekly sales target
• Demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Prioritise and organise work
  • Customer focus
  • Communicate and motivate others
  • Manage and lead teams
  • Make commercially astute decisions
  • Rapidly problem solve
  • Develop talent

TJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer selling top brands at the lowest possible price on the UK high street.

Having started 45 years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 580 stores we have over 5 million customers each week.

With plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 stores throughout the UK we are a fast-paced retailer opening 50 stores a year (nearly one every weekend) with a typical annual turnover of £3 - 5m per store - and we wouldn't have it any other way!

Store Manager at Caffe Nero

At Caffe Nero, it’s our people that make us different. That’s why we are looking for warm, positive people who love working with others to come and join us as Store Managers.

We have fantastic opportunities across our stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, and this could be just the right time for you to find out more!

As a Store Manager you will take ownership of your own store, providing great customer service and the best standards of coffee and food. You will pride yourself on keeping your customers happy through fantastic service, whilst growing and developing your own team.

What you can expect:

• Performance related bonus of between £3,500 - £5,500 per annum (dependant on role and store).
• Brilliant training and development to get you up to speed in your role and beyond
• The opportunity to grow your career and develop personally
• Unlimited free handmade drinks and up to 75% off food and packaged drinks when you’re on shift
• 50% off all handmade drinks and 40% off everything else when you’re off shift
• Recommend A Friend Scheme, giving you the chance to earn up to £750 if you refer new people to join the team
• Cash Plan Healthcare scheme
• Length of service recognition
• Access to our benefits platform, with hundreds of discounts, rewards and offers

To be successful:

Maybe you're looking to take the next step in your career journey? Perhaps you want a move into the growing world of coffee? You might already be a Store Manager, and love the Caffe Nero brand. Whatever you're doing, if you have experience of leading, developing and nurturing a team in a busy, customer facing environment, we would love to hear from you.

Why choose us?

When you join us, you’re joining a family – whether that’s your team, the regular customers of your café or your community. At the same time as giving fantastic service you’ll have loads of fun along the way, whether that’s at a pizza night, a Caffe Nero Club party or even at the Barista of the Year event. There’s something for everyone.

And it doesn't stop there. The opportunities for development are fantastic. Many of our Area and Regional Managers grew their careers in store, and it's the same for our Head Office teams too.

At Caffe Nero you really can be you, with us.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Procurement Controller
Hillington
£27,000 (£28,000 after probation)

Search are recruiting for a Procurement Controller to join a fast-paced procurement team in the Facilities Management Industry. Responsibilities include procurement administration, managing engineering part requirements, and supporting client and company processes. Applicants should possess team leadership experience, strong communication skills, and flexibility for this fast-paced environment. Computer literacy is essential for navigating internal systems, client portals, and creating reports in Excel.

37.5 hours a week:
* Mon - Fri: 08:30 - 16:30

Main duties include:
* Expert in procurement processes, leadership, decision-making, and negotiation
* Ensure procurement procedures are followed and oversee team training
* Implement controls for purchase orders, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and meet SLA's
* Compile progress reports, provide statistical analysis, and manage procurement administration
* Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with regulations and recommendations

The ideal candidate:
* Is an experienced administrator
* Has experience within procurement
* Has excellent communication skills
* Is capable of organising and prioritising personal workload
* Has excellent IT skills, including Microsoft packages

This position will suit a candidate who is prepared to work in a fast paced environment, who works well under pressure and is keen to progress within a successful organisation.

Please apply now or contact me on eilidh.smith@search.co.uk if you need any further information.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Procurement & Commercial Manager
£500 - £600 per day (via Umbrella)
6 months contract
Full time
Glasgow / Perth / Flexible working

Join a leading energy supplier committed to delivering sustainable energy solutions. Our client prides themselves on innovation, reliability, and environmental responsibility. As they expand operations, they're seeking a dynamic Procurement & Commercial Manager to join the team and drive excellence in procurement strategies and commercial operations.

Position Overview:

As the Procurement & Commercial Manager, you will play a pivotal role in optimising procurement processes and maximising commercial opportunities within the energy sector. You will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to develop and execute commercial strategies that drive business growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends.
• Identify and onboard strategic suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance.
• Analyse market dynamics, including pricing trends, supply chain risks, and regulatory changes, to inform procurement decisions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to forecast demand, manage inventory levels, and optimise supply chain efficiency.
• Lead contract negotiations and vendor management activities to achieve cost savings and mitigate risks.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance against key performance indicators and implement improvement initiatives as needed.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies related to procurement and commercial activities.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior management on procurement and commercial matters, including opportunities for innovation and process improvement.
• Stay abreast of industry developments, emerging technologies, and best practices in procurement and commercial management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, finance, or related field; MBA or relevant professional certification preferred.
• Proven experience in procurement and commercial management within the energy sector or related industries.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of achieving cost savings and favourable contract terms.
• Excellent analytical abilities, with the ability to interpret complex data and market trends.
• Solid understanding of supply chain management principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards governing procurement and commercial activities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute innovative procurement and commercial strategies.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on driving continuous improvement and achieving business objectives.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

Location:
Unit 5B Gallagher Retail Park, Port Glasgow, Port Glasgow PA14 5DX GBR
Hours per Week: 39 hours
Shift pattern: Full-time - flexible shift patterns across mornings; afternoons; evenings and weekends, will be discussed further at interview.
Salary: £35,500 per annum

Why Superdrug?

• Are you someone who enjoys inspiring others in your team?
• Do you enjoy managing a team to deliver great customer service?
• And are you someone with a good head for business who also knows how to have fun?

If so, read on...

Our Store Managers go beyond just great management skills, they share their expertise and support their team to grow and develop. A strong focus on delivering a great customer experience whilst meeting targets and increasing sales (it doesn’t hurt to beat the competition either). A passion for Beauty and Health products, Retail and Customer satisfaction alongside a sense of pride for every member of your team will be the foundation for all the success you and your team achieve.

If you like the sound of this, can see yourself managing and motivating others, then this job is for you...

About you

• You love watching others succeed in their careers
• You thrive on hitting key performance indicators and achieving sales & profit goals
• You appreciate the importance of great customer service and get satisfaction from exceeding your customers’ expectations
• Your previous retail experience with roles such as a Retail Supervisor, Assistant Management or similar, you bring us fresh thinking.

What’s in it for you?

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver that Superdrug feeling!

• Competitive Salary £35,500 per annum
• Up to 25% Bonus of your salary
• 30% Staff Discount
• Up to 33 days Annual Leave
• Competitions throughout the year to win a week’s wages during seasonal events, team nights out and much more
• Excellent training and Internal progression opportunities - Superdrug Store Managers are extremely important to us, we recognise that you are our future Area Managers
• Pension & Life assurance
• Reward & recognition scheme and long service awards
• Employee assistance programme with Retail Trust
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support
  

We want you, together with Superdrug to help make a difference to the Health & Beauty Retail sector. Apply now to find out more as we want to hear from you...!

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Job Introduction

Store Location: Glasgow Maryhill

Store Hours: 42.50

With a real focus on customer experience and colleague development, our Store Managers are key to driving the success of our stores. As a store manager, you will be responsible for delivering commercial growth and developing a team culture of putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Role Responsibility

• You will have overall responsibility for the running of the store, focusing on customer experience, colleague development, and delivering commercial growth in line with our 5-year strategy.
• Putting the customer at the heart of everything we do you will develop a team of colleagues who live and breathe our customer promise and actively seek ways to delight our customers.
• You will coach, train and develop colleagues within your store harnessing their strengths and building on development areas.
• Be proactive in recruiting a team of Assistant Managers, Team Leaders, and Sales Assistants that reflect our values, behaviours with the required skill set to meet our business needs.
• Make commercial decisions around stock availability and merchandising.
• Actively seek contact with key stakeholders to gain a wider understanding of the business
• Providing constructive and beneficial feedback to the store team, District and Regional Managers around store performance and business opportunities to encourage continual growth.

The Ideal Candidate

• You will be as passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments as we are
• Have previous experience as a store manager within a retail environment working collaboratively with wider stakeholders across the business
• Have experience in leading and developing a team of colleagues
• Be prepared to work towards KPIs in a fast-paced environment

Package Description

About the Company

Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greetings cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland.  In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer.  This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey. 

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Benefits

• Pension
• 15% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online
• Save As You Earn scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
  • Financial Education Tools
  • Salary Advance
• Seasonal incentive schemes
• Retail Management Apprenticeship Programmes with local providers with access to a virtual internal network for learning together
• Discounted gym membership, mobile phone contracts, and car leasing
• Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

For any questions email: vacancies@cardfactory.co.uk (we do not accept CVs/Applications via email)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.

No agencies, please.

Sportswift Ltd T/A Card Factory

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

Base Location: Glasgow or Perth

Salary: £45,400 - £68,200 + up to 10% performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Procurement Manager to join our SSE Energy Solutions - Distributed Energy Business.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Responsibility for the end-to-end procurement of a wider range of goods, works and services to meet the diverse needs of our Distributed Energy business.

- Compliance to procurement policy, procedure and process in service delivery whilst ensuring the best procurement results for our internal stakeholders with respect to cost, quality, delivery and meeting our compliance standards.

- Joint activity with our customers including planning procurement timelines, developing commercial and contract strategies and then executing the procurement event to a high standard.

- Supplier management and SRM activity will form part of the role, working with stakeholders and our commercial team to ensure the best outcomes from our key supplier relationships.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Demonstrable procurement experience in Design & Build, Construction and Infrastructure projects.

- Demonstrable procurement experience of M&E, connections, civils, plant and equipment sub-contracts.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

- The experience and ability to negotiate commercial procurement contracts and manage risk.

- Demonstrable supplier management experience and skills.

At SSE, we own more than 500 property assets and several thousand land assets, which are located across the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland. Our Procurement & Commercial, Property and Facilities Management teams are responsible for helping the business to procure services and materials in a timely and cost-effective way, and for ensuring SSE offers a safe, modern, fit-for-purpose property portfolio. 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.

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Francesca on 01738 344763.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £12.5 billion in low carbon projects over the next 5 years, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

Base Location: Flexible Scotland, Glasgow or Perth preferred

Salary: Competitive + car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible working options available

What are the opportunities?

We have a strong pipeline of projects Offshore/Onshore and Hydro as part of our ambitious £12.5bn net capital investment plan. This new programme will see SSE enable delivery of over a quarter of the UKs 40GW wind target by 2030 supporting progress to towards net zero.

We're looking for experienced Procurement & Commercial Managers (Ideally Quantity Surveying Discipline Focused) to join our Offshore Renewables Procurement and Commercial team to support the SSE Renewables project pipeline opportunities in the UK, Ireland and internationally to develop the design, and delivery of commercially successful bids and strategies.

The role of the Procurement & Commercial Manager can encompass projects across all stages of the development process from inception of the project right through to hand over of completed projects to the Operation and Maintenance teams.

The key role for the Procurement & Commercial Manager is to identify value opportunities throughout the development cycle in order to achieve a Lowest Cost of Energy that will support project success. You'll have the opportunity to use your experience to support the wider project team on a wide range of procurement and commercial issues to challenge yourself through dealing first hand with the complexities of large-scale projects and also play an important role in delivering renewable energy targets in the drive for a net zero carbon future.

What will you need?

Ideally, we are looking for individuals who are degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification and may either have, or be working towards, professional membership of a relevant technical or professional body, for example the MRICS, MCIARB however applications from candidates with demonstrable experience as described below are also welcomed.

We have several opportunities: Lead Project P&C Mgr /Package Procurement and Commercial Manager (turbine/offshore) and Bid P&C mgr

We would also love you to have;

- Demonstrable experience of managing Procurement & Commercial function (full value chain) delivery on large onshore or offshore projects (>£50m) including:

- Detailed understanding of commercial value drivers within large offshore wind projects and how to support complex business cases.

- Understanding of the markets, support contracts, regions, commodities and services the Renewables Business requires

Developing robust pricing assumptions, Cost estimates, strong commercial & contract strategies to enhance business case opportunities for new and existing markets.

- Previous experience in an operational multifaceted business with an understanding of supply chain concepts and how to improve them.

- Sound commercial awareness, excellent communication and negotiating skills and strong problem-solving abilities to maximise value delivery from supply chain.

- Demonstrable stakeholder engagement (internal and external) and P&C managements skills are essential, as is the ability to influence, lead and resolve disputes and problem solve.

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- Having a background in Renewables isn't necessary, as we welcome applications from those with relevant transferable experience. It's more important to us that you share our values, bring unique experience and are eager to learn.

About our Business

SSE Renewables is a leading developer and operator of renewable energy, with growth ambitions to treble our renewable energy output by 2030. We drive new growth by identifying, developing, building and operating high quality assets across the UK, Ireland and internationally. As our ambitions and projects grow, so do our teams, meaning we can offer a great selection of opportunities, training and development to support your career.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact / 01738 344763.

EXTERNAL: Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.

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