Supply Chain Manager

SSE plc; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SSE plc is offering a 12-month fixed-term, full-time role as Supply Chain Manager within the Transmission Procurement and Commercial team. You will develop procurement strategies and contracts for Consultancy and Support Contracts, liaising with project teams and group category management.

Reporting to the Procurement and Commercial Manager, you will own supply chain intelligence, drive tendering activities, manage supplier performance data and contribute to group-wide procurement outcomes

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent with professional recognition.
• Experience in managing supply chain activities across large projects.
• Experience of managing frameworks/contracts on significant projects or programmes of work.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, strategy development and implementation, preferably in regulated environments.
• Experience with NEC forms of contract, including drafting and administration.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of specific subject area and be the primary contact for Transmission customers.
• Coordinate with Group Category Management to align demand with group procurement strategies.
• Incorporate Transmission procurement strategies into group plans and support procurement events.
• Lead ad-hoc tendering for Transmission-specific events, manage tender processes and contract terms.
• Oversee supplier engagement, KPI data collection and reporting on supplier performance.

Skills

Supply chain management

Procurement strategies

NEC contracts

Contract drafting

KPI reporting

Education

Quantity Surveying degree / CIPS or equivalent

Job description

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations :Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness

Salary: £59,800- £89.800 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern:Secondment / Fixed Term contract 12months | Full Time

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Manager to join our Procurement and Supply Chain team, within the Transmission Procurement and Commercial team, on a 12month fixed term contract.The role will develop and implement key procurement and supply chain solutions across a range of projects and portfolios in our Networks Transmission business.

Reporting to the Procurement and Commercial Manager (Supply Chain) the Supply Chain Manager will support project teams and business unit stakeholders by developing strategic category plans, procurement strategies and contracts, and by providing robust pre and post contract management including supply chain engagement to support business goals and objectives primarily covering Consultancy and Support Contracts Category.

You will

• Take ownership of specific subject area and be direct contact for Transmission customers ensuring supply chain intel is owned, developed and provided to Transmission customers in a coordinated and concise manner.


• Lead the interface between Transmission and our Group 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


• Undertake supply chain management activities, have oversight and ownership of supplier engagement for allocated suppliers and assist with supply chain performance management; collation of KPI data and production of KPI reports to help in assessment of supplier performance.

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.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure 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.