Head of Procurement - Lanarkshire, United Kingdom - SSE

SSE

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Lanarkshire, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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.

About the Role

Base Location:
Glasgow

Salary:
Based upon experience

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

Act as a business partner to develop and implement procurement and commercial strategies that support Renewables objectives and optimise returns whilst protecting the business from commercial risk.

Managing, focusing and motivating the commercial and procurement teams. Ensuring the successful commercial delivery of projects and compliance with procedures.

The Head of Procurement & Commercial will liaise with the both the Renewables Procurement & Commercial Team and Group Procurement Operations Team on a regular basis to review and analyse business plans and objectives, demand forecasts, supplier performance and progress and performance of the wider procurement & commercial team.

They will continuously work to strategically improve procedures, standards or policies whilst adhering to regulatory guidelines.

They will demonstrate value creation against the core purpose of the department:
value leadership, customer service and innovation.

They will manage a team responsible for all pre contract cost estimating activities, pre contract and post contract on the delivery of all contracts, within approved budget authorisations.

This includes the administration and compliance with contract terms during design, delivery and construction phases for all projects.

What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

Previous experience of leading Procurement & Commercial activities (pre and post contract placement inclusive of cost estimating) within the Renewables sector.
Understands the financial aspects and implications of operational requirements and complex capital projects.
Understands the commercial impact of decisions and the implications on procurement process.
Experience of claim preparation and management experience.
Detailed knowledge and experience of complex contract structure and documentation including terms and conditions.
Thorough understanding, knowledge and experience of the processes relating to procurement strategy.
Advanced experience of supplier development techniques and managing the development of complex supplier relationships.

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, 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.

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.

Next Steps

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.

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