Supply Chain Manager

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Inverness; On-site; GBP 50,100 - 75,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on private healthcare

Interest-free loans

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Inverness. You will lead procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships across Transmission projects. The role requires strong negotiation skills and previous experience in supply chain management.

Qualifications include a Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent, with MRICS/MCIPS being desirable. The position offers flexible working options and a competitive salary of £50,100 - £75,100.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing supply chain activities.
• Experience of managing frameworks/contracts on significant projects or programmes.
• Experience in the procurement process, including strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the interface between Transmission and Category Management teams.
• Ensure procurement strategies are incorporated within group-wide plans.
• Undertake full range of tendering activities for Transmission-specific events.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Commercial Acumen

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Quantity Surveying degree / CIPS or equivalent

Professional qualifications - MRICS / MCIPS desirable

Job description

Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness

Salary: £50100 - £75100

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

What is the Role?

SSE's core purpose is to provide the energy people need in a reliable and sustainable way. Our strategy is to deliver sustained growth in the dividend payable to shareholders through the efficient operation of, and investment in, a balanced range of regulated and non-regulated businesses.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Manager to join our Procurement and Supply Chain team, part of our Transmission P&C function, to develop and implement key procurement and supply chain solutions across a range of projects in our Networks Transmission business. The role will primarily support a very busy Support Contracts area, which incorporates consultancy and professional services support.

Reporting to the Senior Supply Chain Manager, the Supply Chain Manager will support project teams and business unit stakeholders by delivering procurement strategies and contracts, and by providing robust pre and post contract management including supply chain engagement and SRM to support business goals and objectives.

You will

• Take ownership of specific subject area / assist Senior Supply Chain Manager, and be direct contact for Transmission customers ensuring supply chain intel is provided to Transmission customers in a coordinated and concise manner.
• Lead the interface between Transmission and our Category Management teams to ensure demand requirements are properly communicated to permit group wide procurement strategies and contracts, whilst collating and consolidating supply chain intelligence required for Transmission project teams.
• Ensure Transmission procurement strategies are incorporated within group-wide category plans, provide support to group-wide procurement events by coordinating Transmission information and requirements, monitor and report on procurement events and provide contract/framework information to Transmission Customers.
• For ad-hoc tendering events that are Transmission specific, undertake full range of tendering activities for events which fall within subject area. This will include the collation of tender documentation, management of tender process, commercial analysis of contract/ tender submissions, the negotiation and drafting of specific contract terms and recommending the appropriate contract award.
• Have strong commercial acumen with well-developed interpersonal, problem-solving, communication and negotiation skills with demonstrable experience delivering large frameworks/projects/programmes of work.

You have

• Quantity Surveying degree / CIPS or equivalent
• Experience in managing supply chain activities
• Experience of managing frameworks/contracts on significant projects or programmes of work
• Experience of the procurement process, including strategy development and implementation, ideally within a regulated environment but this is not essential.
• Experience of NEC forms of contract, including contract drafting and contract administration.
• Professional qualifications - MRICS / MCIPS desirable

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

Our Procurement & Commercial teams help us get the best service and value from partners, while ensuring suppliers meet compliance, contractual and business obligations.

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 [e-mail] / 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.