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Procurement and Commercial Manager

SSE Renewables

Glasgow

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GBP 63,000 - 95,000

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement and Commercial Manager to enhance offshore asset management. This pivotal role involves overseeing high-value contracts and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance across renewable energy assets. You'll lead a dynamic team, develop procurement strategies, and engage with key stakeholders to drive success in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about sustainability and have a proven track record in procurement and contract management, this is your chance to make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

Private Healthcare Discounts

Gym Membership Discounts

Interest-free Loans for Tech

Cycle to Work Scheme

Generous Family Entitlements

Qualifications

Experience in managing high value contracts in renewables.
Strong understanding of offshore wind markets and asset management.

Responsibilities

Manage procurement and post contract commercial requirements.
Lead a team to deliver annual demand plans and budget production.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Contract Management

Procurement Strategies

Supply Chain Management

Team Leadership

Education

Quantity Surveying Degree

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Base Location: Glasgow, Perth

Salary: £63,000 - £94,400 (subject to experience) + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing, and family.

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

The role

We are looking for a Procurement and Commercial Manager to support SSE Renewables Offshore Asset Management team to keep our fleet of offshore WTG's and associated infrastructure to achieve maximum availability. We are looking for candidates to have pre and post contract experience of high value contracts preferably within Renewables or a similar industry.

As Procurement & Commercial Manager in the Renewables Business, you will be expected to manage procurement and post contract commercial requirements relevant to Offshore Asset Management team business as well as supporting development of Offshore Asset Management delivery strategy for our portfolio of projects in development and construction to achieve maximum value.

You will

– Work closely with Asset Management colleagues in operations and engineering to ensure delivery of production and delivery targets across the portfolio of assets, meeting and exceeding warranted availability for each asset. Developing contract strategies for all major packages that are aligned with and support Offshore Asset Management Business ensure delivery of production and delivery targets across the portfolio of operating assets and those in the development and construction stages.

– Lead an established Procurement & Commercial team to manage delivery of annual demand plans, budget production and procurement within challenging timescales. As well as manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Key Suppliers, Joint Venture Boards, Operating Committees, Lenders' representatives, and senior management within SSER.

– Oversee supply chain delivery value circa £150m per annum across all assets.

– Engage regularly with Category Managers and the Head of Procurement & Commercial to ensure the wider function provides a co-ordinated, effective, and efficient service to the business.

Comply with all safety policies and procedures, promote safety and safe working practices both internally and externally to improve safety performance.
Understand and support the development of relationships with main suppliers/contractors and liaise with points of contact on project(s) / contract(s) and Deliver all project(s)/contract(s) within own area of responsibility and approved budget authorisations.

You have

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

An understanding of offshore wind markets, asset management support contracts, regions, commodities, and services the businesses require and support the development of project business cases during the early stages of the projects that identify the optimum operational and commercial contracts models and procurement strategies to ensure delivery of production and delivery targets across the portfolio of assets, meeting and exceeding warranted availability for each asset.
Quantity Surveying Degree or equivalent direct entry to recognised appropriate professional body preferred.
Experience in a similar role where you were responsible for leading a team, procuring, and managing contracts, managing suppliers and sub-contractors, and supplier vetting, development, and management.
Understanding of supply chain concepts and how to improve them.
Demonstrable stakeholder engagement and managements skills are essential, as is the ability to influence, lead and resolve disputes and problem solve.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an 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 on francesca.palmer@sse.com / 01738 344763 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

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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'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

Seniority level

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Employment type

Employment type
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Job function

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Business Development, Purchasing, and Finance
Industries
Utilities, Oil and Gas, and Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

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