IT Strategic Procurement Officer

Base Location: Perth / Glasgow

Salary: £550 max per day

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week / Full time

Duration: 6 Months

Embark on a transformative career journey with SSE energy company, where innovation meets impact in the heart of the IT sector. As a pivotal player in our forward-thinking team, you'll harness cutting-edge technology to drive change and propel the UK towards its ambitious net-zero targets. Your expertise will not only shape the future of energy but also carve a sustainable world for generations to come. Join us and be at the forefront of the green revolution, where every line of code contributes to a cleaner, brighter future.

• You'll be responsible for setting up Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) within a specified high risk category of suppliers.
• This will be inline with the IT and Telco SRM process and the IT Transmission governance of suppliers.
• There will be a requirement to update supplier contracts, ensuring a risk report is created to show progress.
• You will set up a central repository for all supplier performance reporting in collaboration with IT.
• You'll work with Category Managers as well as the Business in the development of both standard and complex supplier segmentation and governance.
• You will ensure the risks are highlighted and a process is put in place to manage the suppliers.
• You will also support relevant supplier relationship and performance management activities.
• Working with the wider Procurement and Commercial team, you'll continually drive efficiencies in sourcing and the overall process.

Your Skills and Experience

You will have a broad knowledge of IT markets, business needs and UK Procurement Legislation (desirable), able to put this into overall context.

You'll have a good understanding of relevant statutory and legal provisions, with a strong ability to draft IT contracts with special terms and ensure SSE has the protection it needs in it contracts for the long term. Experience in the use of Procurement related systems, such as Oracle, Jaggaer Bravo! and Achilles Utility Vendor Database or similar systems would be beneficial. Additionally, you will work closely with Stakeholders to understand their requirements, manage expectations and influence people outside your sphere of responsibility. Also, you'll understand the supply chain and how to manage it.

A target-focused and result-driven individual, you'll be able to bring about change in an energetic environment. Your self-confidence and independence will enable you to challenge the norm, think creatively, and negotiate well. You'll have excellent communication and numeracy skills, with a highly-developed drafting and writing ability

What happens now?

After submitting your application for the Strategic Procurement officer role, we understand you're eager to hear back. We value your time and interest, and if your application is successful, you will be contacted directly by the team within 2 working days.

We appreciate your patience and look forward to the possibility of welcoming you aboard.