Procurement and Commercial Manager

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Employer: SSE
Location: Perth, Perth & Kinross / Glasgow
Salary: £63,000 - £94,400 per annum + Car allowance & Performance related bonus
Closing date: 28 Apr 2025

Sector: Construction and Building Services, Supply Chain and Procurement, Utilities, Oil, Gas and Energy
Role: Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

Base Location: Glasgow, Perth
Salary: £63,000 - £94,400 (subject to experience) + 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
We are looking for a Procurement and Commercial Manager to support SSE Renewables Offshore Asset Management team to keep our fleet of offshore WTG's and associated infrastructure to achieve maximum availability. We are looking for candidates to have pre and post contract experience of high value contracts preferably within Renewables or a similar industry.

You will

1. Work closely with Asset Management colleagues in operations and engineering to ensure delivery of production and delivery targets across the portfolio of assets, meeting and exceeding warranted availability for each asset.
2. Lead an established Procurement & Commercial team to manage delivery of annual demand plans, budget production and procurement within challenging timescales.
3. Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Key Suppliers, Joint Venture Boards, Operating Committees, Lenders' representatives, and senior management within SSER.
4. Oversee supply chain delivery value circa £150m per annum across all assets.
5. Engage regularly with Category Managers and the Head of Procurement & Commercial to ensure the wider function provides a co-ordinated, effective, and efficient service to the business.
6. Comply with all safety policies and procedures, promote safety and safe working practices both internally and externally to improve safety performance.
7. Understand and support the development of relationships with main suppliers/contractors and liaise with points of contact on project(s) / contract(s).

You have

1. An understanding of offshore wind markets, asset management support contracts, regions, commodities, and services the businesses require.
2. Quantity Surveying Degree or equivalent direct entry to recognised appropriate professional body preferred.
3. Experience in a similar role where you were responsible for leading a team, procuring, and managing contracts.
4. Understanding of supply chain concepts and how to improve them.
5. Demonstrable stakeholder engagement and management skills.

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.

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.

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. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive.

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