Vendor & Supplier Manager

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

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK seeks a Portfolio Vendor and Supplier Manager. This role involves developing vendor management strategies, monitoring performance metrics, and collaborating with procurement. Ideal candidates will have experience in vendor management and Agile methodologies. The position offers competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Free online GP

Family entitlements like maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience in vendor/third-party management with knowledge of contract practices.
• Proven ability to represent business needs to vendors and influence stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Agile project delivery and service/change delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strategic approach to vendor management.
• Set and monitor performance metrics for third-party services.
• Review contracts and service delivery to maximize value.

Skills

Vendor management

Stakeholder influence

Agile methodology

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Job description

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Base Location: Havant, Perth, Glasgow, and Reading

Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + performance-related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing, and family.

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

The role

We are embedding agility in our ways of working, building capability for a digital SSE of the future, and meeting the needs of our customers in a different way. SSE IT is enhancing its Agile capability and increasing the proportion of its delivery utilizing Agile methodology and tools. Consequently, those in Delivery and Portfolio Management roles need to have Agile experience and demonstrate an interest in championing it across the business.

The Portfolio Vendor and Supplier Manager role combines responsibility for ensuring the most effective and efficient delivery of value through suppliers and vendors. This includes setting and monitoring performance metrics, defining and setting expectations for quality and delivery standards, and coordinating supplier and vendor needs across the TD&D IT, OT, and Data Portfolio to ensure best value for TD&D change and service. Additionally, this role works closely with the procurement unit during commercial engagement to ensure fit-for-purpose contracted relationships for both Agile and transitional delivery models. They sustain supplier and vendor relationships throughout the lifetime of the contract.

You will

• Develop and maintain a strategic approach to vendor and third-party management across the TD&D OT, IT, and Data portfolio to ensure alignment and avoid strategic lock-in.
• Set and monitor performance metrics for third-party services, collaborate with procurement to embed them in contracts, and drive remediation when standards aren't met.
• Continuously review contracts and service delivery to maximize value, drive efficiencies, and respond to changing demands across the portfolio.
• Provide regular performance reports to the TD&D Governance forum, including insights, recommendations, and progress on addressing grey IT and third-party issues.
• Work with architecture, finance, and delivery leads to align vendor strategy, reduce unauthorized tech solutions, and share innovation opportunities.

You have

• Experience in vendor/third-party management with knowledge of contract practices and strategic supplier relationship management.
• Proven ability to represent business needs to vendors, influence senior stakeholders, and build strong, value-driven partnerships.
• Familiarity with project delivery (especially Agile), service/change delivery processes, and improvement implementation.
• Industry knowledge and understanding of internal directorates, stakeholders, technologies, and local processes are advantageous.
• Strong negotiation, time management, and analytical skills, with a focus on driving value and continuous improvement in vendor strategies.

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, and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by ensuring we have the systems, software, and security needed to lead in a low-carbon world. They provide expertise, advice, and support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security, and more.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits include a free online GP and 24/7 counselling. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a bike through our Cycle to Work scheme. We also offer generous family entitlements such as maternity, adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments needed to ensure your application and experience are positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 275 846 to discuss support options.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive, creating equal opportunities for everyone, especially encouraging applications from underrepresented groups.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We will contact you after the closing date to inform you of the outcome. If offered a role, you'll need to complete criminality and credit checks before starting.

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