Procurement Officer - SSE
Salary: £41,583- £48,296 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
Working within the Procurement Operations Team you will be responsible for the delivery of tactical sourcing and contract administration. You will be in the unique position of facing off to procurement and logistics colleagues in the wider team, internal business customers and external suppliers.
You will- To undertake the procurement of goods, works and services to support all Business Units within the Organisation, aiming to reduce contract costs.
- Via our Jaggaer Sourcing to Contract System you will conduct sourcing events in line with Category Sourcing Strategies and all relevant procurement policies and procedures.
- You will also process Orders and Agreements in our Oracle Purchasing System.
- A good knowledge and understanding of the supply chain process, procurement process and procurement systems.
- Experience of conducting sourcing events from requests to contract placement.
- Understanding how to draft, review and negotiate contracts. Experience of using various forms of contract such as NEC suite.
- Sound commercial awareness with high attention to detail especially within numeracy and accuracy.
- Professional accreditation, CIPS preferred or working towards.
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 Fran on 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.