Supply Chain Manager

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to join their Procurement and Commercial function. This role involves developing supply chain relationships and managing performance to support project delivery across the Networks Transmission business. Candidates should have a Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent, along with strong communication skills and expertise in data analysis. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, supporting a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym memberships

Free online GP service

24/7 counselling service

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Technical knowledge of construction and infrastructure preferred.
• Ability to implement new digital solutions successfully.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with supply chain companies.
• Coordinate engagement with stakeholders.
• Develop performance analytics to inform engagement.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Organization

Education

Quantity Surveying degree / CIPS or equivalent

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

Overview

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Base Location: Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness and Perth

Salary: £50,100- £75,100 + 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

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 Commercial function, to develop and manage supply chain relationships and performance as part of the Supply Chain Performance centre of excellence team. This key role will be vital to the successful development and delivery of our projects across our Networks Transmission business.

Reporting to the Senior Procurement and Commercial Manager, the Supply Chain Manager will collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders to support the growth and performance of the supply chain.

You will

• Build relationships with key supply chain companies and support implementation of engagement strategy to support the successful delivery of projects.


• Co-ordinate engagement and interaction with the supply chain to enable clear communication on key areas.


• Work with stakeholders to establish sources of data, both new and existing, to provide measurable and comparable feedback regarding supply chain performance.


• Support the development and implementation of a performance analytics platform to display up to date data which can be easily extracted for review to inform different levels of engagement and help drive better performance.


• Have excellent organisation and planning skills with the ability to work to deadlines and still deliver quality output whilst dealing with changing priorities and managing your own time effectively.

You have

• Quantity Surveying degree / CIPS or equivalent is desirable.


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build good, collaborative and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across varying disciplines.


• Technical knowledge of construction and infrastructure projects is desirable, but not essential.


• Previous experience as an Analyst would be advantageous, however experience as a skilled problem solver is crucial, you must be able to identify any issues and work to solve them quickly, effectively, and accurately.


• The ability to ensure accurate and complete data and information exchange among various stakeholders across multiple platforms and reporting tools including Excel, SharePoint, Power BI as well as any future cost reports and / or digital systems. Previous experience of successfully implementing new digital solutions.


• We are looking for a highly numerate candidate with a good technical knowledge who can analyse and interpret numerical and asset volume data with well-developed cost management skills, ideally with experience in a commercial or costing background. Excellent IT skills are essential including knowledge of all MS Office applications.

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 own a portfolio of over 500 property and land assets - power stations, offices, depots and more. Our P&C, Property and FM teams help make sure our portfolio is modern, safe and fit for purpose. They 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] or 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.

Ready to apply?

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.

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