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.
About the Role
Base Location: Glasgow/Perth
Salary: £33,500 - £50,300 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission (Transmission) network consists of underground and subsea cables, overhead lines on wooden poles or steel towers, and electricity substations. It extends over a quarter of the UKs land mass, crossing some of its most challenging terrain. As part of Transmission separation from SSE Networks, IT are heavily focused on delivering Transmissions digital strategy. IT Digital Strategy describes our ongoing journey to become a more fully digitalised business. Data-driven investment decisions will help us deliver operational efficiency, network resilience, timely connections and support development of our net zero emissions network. Procurement and Commercial are working collaboratively with IT Transmission to underpin this digital vision and all Transmission business activities, whilst ensuring we continue to provide support across the whole group.
As Transmission IT Strategic Procurement Officer, you will be responsible for sourcing the supply of IT Software, Cloud, Services and Hardware in accordance with all internal policies and procedures and external legislation, including UK Procurement Legislation where applicable.
Main Accountabilities:
- You'll support Transmission Category Managers as well as Procurement and Commercial Managers in day to day tactical procurement activities as well as supporting the development of both contracting and sourcing strategies.
- You will ensure the lowest total cost of ownership to the group, and robust contractual provisions to mitigate risks in contract delivery.
- You will also support relevant supplier relationship and performance management activities.
- Working with the wider Procurement and Commercial team, you'll continually drive efficiencies in sourcing and the overall process.
What do I need?
- A broad knowledge of IT markets, including various aspects of Software, Services, Cloud and Hardware, and UK Procurement Legislation, with the ability to put this into overall context.
- A good understanding of IT contracts with a strong ability to draft special terms, including dispute procedures.
- Proficient in Procurement related systems, such as Oracle, Jaggaer and Achilles Utility Vendor Database. Additionally, you'll understand the supply chain and how to improve it and look to analyse and improve procurement process to reduce unnecessary work.
- Target-focused and result-driven, you'll be able to bring about change in an energetic environment.
Knowledge of Utilities Contract Regulations (Scotland or UK) would be an advantage.
- Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to build relationships with Stakeholders and Suppliers as well as analytical and numeracy skills, with an ability to review contracts and identify commercial risk.
- A knowledge of UK Utility Procurement Regulation is desirable but not essential for this role.
About our Business
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, IT and Telecommunication team is responsible for helping the business to procure fit for purpose goods, works and services in a timely and cost-effective way. We ensure SSE demonstrates excellent governance, protection of data, security resilience and commercial risk reduction in the acquisition of IT requirements from the market. 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.
Life at SSE
If you're considering a career with us, you're probably wondering what's in it for you? From health and wellness to finances and family, we're proud of our benefits package which includes 34 days holiday (plus the option to buy additional days), enhanced maternity and paternity leave, discounted healthcare and a wide range of offers via our SSE Advantage scheme.
At SSE we're proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself. We take pride in a job well done and share the belief that an inclusive culture is key to our success and vision for the future. Above all, safety is at the heart of everything we do at SSE and we live by the mantra 'if it's not safe, we don't do it'.
SSE is 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 and assessment process, and upon joining SSE.
What happens now?
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.
