Strategic Procurement & Contracts Lead (Hybrid)

Iberdrola; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase program

Share Incentive Plan

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Pension scheme (10% match)

Electric Vehicle schemes

Cycle to Work

Job summary

ScottishPower, part of the Iberdrola Group, is recruiting a Procurement Consultant in Glasgow (hybrid) with a salary up to £50,000 plus up to 10% bonus and private health cover. This permanent, full-time role focuses on driving cost reductions, tendering, and supplier management within a sustainable energy procurement function.

You will lead negotiations, collaborate across the business, and ensure ethical, compliant supplier choices while managing a diverse contract portfolio.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience within a related industry (e.g., construction, energy, engineering).
• Good understanding of Procurement best practices and end-to-end tender process.
• Experience in end-to-end tender process.
• Confident using MS Excel for tender analysis.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive competitive advantage and cost reductions through procurement of goods, works, and services.
• Lead tendering activity, negotiate contracts, and resolve commercial issues.
• Collaborate with the wider business to ensure timely availability of essential goods and services.
• Develop contracting strategies and negotiate contracts or framework agreements aligned to business needs.
• Manage pre and post-contract commercial activities to ensure best value and compliance with Iberdrola Group Procurement processes.
• Ensure that ScottishPower’s requirements are sourced from suitable, ethical, and sustainable suppliers.
• Provide advice on sourcing and purchasing to stakeholders, promoting consistent practices across the supply chain.
• Work with colleagues to identify and reflect commercial risks in documentation.
• Responsible for the commercial and contractual aspects of individual contracts with support from experts.
• Manage an annual portfolio of multiple contracts and high‑value accounts.

Skills

Procurement principles

Tendering process

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Communication

Numeracy

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

ScottishPower, part of the Iberdrola Group, is recruiting a Procurement Consultant in Glasgow (hybrid) with a salary up to £50,000 plus up to 10% bonus and private health cover. This permanent, full-time role focuses on driving cost reductions, tendering, and supplier management within a sustainable energy procurement function.

You will lead negotiations, collaborate across the business, and ensure ethical, compliant supplier choices while managing a diverse contract portfolio.