Procurement Specialist: Sourcing & Contracts (Hybrid)

Equal Approach Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

SSE is seeking a Procurement Officer to join the Procurement Operations Team in Glasgow. You will manage procurement from demand through to contract award, with approximately 50% of your time spent in Glasgow.

You will conduct sourcing events using Jaggaer Sourcing to Contract, contribute to drafting and negotiating contracts, and maintain audit-ready records. CIPS accreditation or progress toward it is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering commercial value through sourcing activities and supplier negotiations.
• Experience managing tender processes smoothly and efficiently.
• Strong communication and problem-solving with organizational and prioritisation skills.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts.
• CIPS accreditation preferred, or working towards accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Undertake procurement of goods, works, and services to support all Business Units, from initial demand through to contract award aiming for reduced contract costs.
• Conduct sourcing events using the Jaggaer Sourcing to Contract System aligned with Category Sourcing Strategies and procurement policies.
• Contribute to the drafting, reviewing, and negotiating of contracts.
• Ensure stakeholder engagement with a strong understanding of procurement systems and supply chain processes.
• Maintain accurate sourcing and contract records, ensuring procurement activity is fully documented and audit ready.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Contract negotiation

Contract drafting

CIPS accreditation

Tools

Jaggaer Sourcing to Contract System

Job description

SSE is seeking a Procurement Officer to join the Procurement Operations Team in Glasgow. You will manage procurement from demand through to contract award, with approximately 50% of your time spent in Glasgow.

You will conduct sourcing events using Jaggaer Sourcing to Contract, contribute to drafting and negotiating contracts, and maintain audit-ready records. CIPS accreditation or progress toward it is preferred.