Total 13 purchasing procurement inventory job vacancies in stirling stirling g2 7at

Job Description

Stirling Council seeks a Procurement Specialist to support the Corporate Procurement function through strategic and operational procurement activity, which delivers best value and benefit across city, towns and all communities in the council area.

This role will require excellent creative thinking skills, problem solving skills, collaborative working skills and communication skills. The post sits within the Corporate Procurement function and the post holder will report directly to one of the council’s Category Managers.

Within this function, you will be part of a team of commercial and technical professionals delivering strategic sourcing activities for specific categories of spend, achieving best value and delivering on savings targets while maintaining/improving quality and service levels.

As a subject matter expert you will have the skills and relevant experience to support and monitor the council’s strategic commissioning and procurement activity efficiently and effectively. You will collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, working within robust and transparent systems while maintaining strong relationships. Recognising the challenges that local authorities face you will support the team to meet increasing customer requirements and delivering business needs.

Joining this motivated, public value-focussed, specialist team, this career opportunity will allow you to contribute to the best delivery of vital services to Stirling’s residents.

Please note, if you are a Stirling Council employee you will be taken to Single Sign On. If you are an external application you may need to register and complete your details on our new Recruitment System - Oracle.

Click here to apply

The Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don’t always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic Disclosure Scotland form. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be invited to complete the form and have your details verified. It is Stirling Council policy to ask you pay for this.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new company

Our client employs over 4,000 staff and has an annual turnover of almost £0.5 billion. They spend circa £128 million on goods, services and works. 90% of this spend is influenced by the central procurement team who lead procurement exercises over £25,000.

Your new role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, dynamic, organised and innovative candidate who is ready to make an impact on Procurement and the wider organisation. This is an exciting and innovative time with numerous change projects ongoing, from building refurbishments to major IT change projects. Learning is key to our client's success, and in this role, you will have the opportunity to develop your existing skills, but also learn new ones. The procurement team is also a place where you can share your skills and experiences with your colleagues and, collectively, we can grow and learn from each other.

This role is for a Senior Procurement Specialist in the centralised procurement team within Finance, reporting to the Deputy Head of Procurement. In this role you will play a key role in the delivery of a business-critical IT project which will take the form of multiple interdependent procurement projects and negotiations. The post holder will be required to meet fixed deadlines whilst identifying commercial strategies to ensure the successful delivery of all procurements related to this project. The role will also require supporting other areas of the team as directed by the line manager.

What you'll need to succeed

The successful candidate will have strong experience of working within a strategic procurement environment. In this role the candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with the IT department on identification of the requirements as well as lead market engagement and manage delivery of multiple procurement exercises to a successful outcome.

The post holder will have responsibility for the strategic sourcing and commercial management of designated goods, services and work-related commodities, ensuring maximisation of cost efficiencies through the implementation of best procurement practice. The Senior Procurement Specialist will take the lead and be responsible for their assigned commodity portfolio, particularly focussing on value for money against business needs, risk reduction and delivery of sustainable procurement outcomes.

Applicants should have a relevant degree or equivalent. You should have sound experience in a strategic procurement environment, a strong working knowledge of legislation and contract law and a proven record of accomplishment in delivering robust commercially sound IT contracts.
Full job description on request.

What you'll get in return

• Fixed Term until December 2026
• Working Arrangements: 35 Hours per Week
• Hybrid: 3 days per week on-site (with flexibility as appropriate).
• Holidays: 42 days. Option to purchase additional holidays.
• Training: Professional Development with Organisational and Staff Development Unit (OSDU) plus external training if required.
• Family Friendly Benefits: Generous parental leave provision, on-site nursery and options for flexible working.
• Health and Wellbeing: Sport centre, Occupational Health service, access to health and wellbeing events, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, agile working and established carers support network and carer-friendly policies.

What you need to do now

• Pre-employment health screening: An offer of appointment will be subject to a medical assessment by Occupational Health. An individual who accepts an offer of employment must complete a confidential medical questionnaire and forward it to the Occupational Health Nurse within 5 days of receipt. If further information is required, the individual may be contacted by the OHN or a Medical Advisor and a personal appointment with the individual may be arranged. An unconditional contract of employment will not be issued until Human Resources receives confirmation that the applicant is fit to undertake the duties of the post.
• Probation: Where applicable, the successful applicant will be required to serve a 9-month probationary period.
• Interviews: Formal interviews for this post will be held on Wednesday 7th August.
• Equality and Diversity: The organisation is a socially progressive institution that strives to ensure equality of opportunity and celebrates the diversity of its customers and staff community. They are people-oriented and collaborative, offering a supportive and flexible working culture with a deep commitment to our equality, diversity and inclusion charters, initiatives, groups and networks.
• They strongly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnicities, women, LGBT+, and disabled candidates and candidates from lower socio-economic groups and care-experienced backgrounds.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Glasgow/Perth

Salary: £33,500 - £50,300 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission (Transmission) network consists of underground and subsea cables, overhead lines on wooden poles or steel towers, and electricity substations. It extends over a quarter of the UKs land mass, crossing some of its most challenging terrain. As part of Transmission separation from SSE Networks, IT are heavily focused on delivering Transmissions digital strategy. IT Digital Strategy describes our ongoing journey to become a more fully digitalised business. Data-driven investment decisions will help us deliver operational efficiency, network resilience, timely connections and support development of our net zero emissions network. Procurement and Commercial are working collaboratively with IT Transmission to underpin this digital vision and all Transmission business activities, whilst ensuring we continue to provide support across the whole group.

As Transmission IT Strategic Procurement Officer, you will be responsible for sourcing the supply of IT Software, Cloud, Services and Hardware in accordance with all internal policies and procedures and external legislation, including UK Procurement Legislation where applicable.

Main Accountabilities:

- You'll support Transmission Category Managers as well as Procurement and Commercial Managers in day to day tactical procurement activities as well as supporting the development of both contracting and sourcing strategies.

- You will ensure the lowest total cost of ownership to the group, and robust contractual provisions to mitigate risks in contract delivery.

- 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.

What do I need?

- A broad knowledge of IT markets, including various aspects of Software, Services, Cloud and Hardware, and UK Procurement Legislation, with the ability to put this into overall context.

- A good understanding of IT contracts with a strong ability to draft special terms, including dispute procedures.

- Proficient in Procurement related systems, such as Oracle, Jaggaer and Achilles Utility Vendor Database. Additionally, you'll understand the supply chain and how to improve it and look to analyse and improve procurement process to reduce unnecessary work.

- Target-focused and result-driven, you'll be able to bring about change in an energetic environment.

Knowledge of Utilities Contract Regulations (Scotland or UK) would be an advantage.

- Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to build relationships with Stakeholders and Suppliers as well as analytical and numeracy skills, with an ability to review contracts and identify commercial risk.

- A knowledge of UK Utility Procurement Regulation is desirable but not essential for this role.

About our Business

At SSE, we own more than 500 property assets and several thousand land assets, which are located across the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland. Our Procurement & Commercial, IT and Telecommunication team is responsible for helping the business to procure fit for purpose goods, works and services in a timely and cost-effective way. We ensure SSE demonstrates excellent governance, protection of data, security resilience and commercial risk reduction in the acquisition of IT requirements from the market. We work right across the SSE Group, ensuring our businesses gets the best possible service and value from our supplier network, as well as ensuring all service providers are compliant and continue to meet contractual obligations and business need.

Life at SSE

If you're considering a career with us, you're probably wondering what's in it for you? From health and wellness to finances and family, we're proud of our benefits package which includes 34 days holiday (plus the option to buy additional days), enhanced maternity and paternity leave, discounted healthcare and a wide range of offers via our SSE Advantage scheme.

At SSE we're proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself. We take pride in a job well done and share the belief that an inclusive culture is key to our success and vision for the future. Above all, safety is at the heart of everything we do at SSE and we live by the mantra 'if it's not safe, we don't do it'.

SSE is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application and assessment process, and upon joining SSE.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Francesca on 01738 344763.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

Your new company

My client is a non-departmental public body that's committed to delivering a high quality public service; a service that listens and responds to meet their customers' expectations and needs. Part of this is their commitment to openness and transparency, coherent corporate governance and informed communications, enabling their people based across Scotland to deliver the best they can.

Your new role

You will perform a key role in the delivery of the organisation's sustainability strategy through the sourcing, negotiation, and management of contracts across multiple portfolios, providing specialist procurement support and identifying and delivering value-adding opportunities. You will also lead the relationship with at least one portfolio in the organisation.
Key responsibilities:

• To develop strategy and undertake the tendering and negotiation of contracts with suppliers, including Contract terms and conditions for various directorates and identified commodity groups. Recommend and advise Budget Holders on the expenditure of their finances for goods, works and services in line with Standing Financial Instructions.
• Aid the organisation in the form of expert and professional Procurement and commercial advice, supporting contract and strategy development and managing any contractual claims to a satisfactory conclusion, always assuring that the agency's interests are protected. Commitment of budgetary expenditure through the placing of Official Purchase Orders and ensuring that formal Awards of Contract are structured in accordance with Purchasing & Procurement controls.
• Work with stakeholders to identify and deliver value-adding opportunities for the assigned portfolio, incorporating the portfolio needs. Monitor contracts under the capital expenditure programme to ensure delivery and financial commitments are achieved. Report anticipated under/over expenditure to the Sustainable Procurement Manager and Deputy Head of Finance.
• Develop an effective relationship with suppliers to help ensure operational standards for delivery, quality, technology, environmental impacts, accuracy of paperwork and flexibility to the agency's changing needs are met. Host regular supplier meetings for all suppliers under your responsibility.
• Represent the Organisation externally, ensuring National Contracts are renegotiated to include it and in the best interests of IS directorate requirements. Investigate, evaluate, and implement alternative channels of supply in order to maximise cost opportunities for the organisation. Deputise for the Sustainable Procurement Manager at internal/external meetings and 1st and 2nd Tier Supplier meetings as necessary. Assist the Sustainable Procurement Manager in drafting and implementing the Procurement Operating Plan.

Key relationships:

• Undertake the negotiation of KPI's and Contracts with 1st Tier suppliers for agency wide Agreements
• Meet with internal customers on a scheduled and frequent basis to establish requirements and feedback on progress/problems.
• Host supplier meetings with 1st Tier suppliers to keep occasional consultative contact with the Scottish Government and other relevant Public Sector organisations.

What you'll need to succeed:

Knowledge & Technical Skills:

• Organisational Knowledge - Understand structure, strategy and expenditure plans.
• Scientific/Technical - Significant knowledge of procurement, methods/techniques
• Managerial - Specialist level relationship management with senior staff internally and at external bodies and suppliers - Specialist
• Legislation - Specialist level knowledge of EU / Treasury / Scottish Executive laws relating to Public sector expenditure. Generation and interpretation of Terms and Conditions for purchasing goods, works and services.
• Other - Significant demonstrable skills in Communication and Negotiation.

Essential Qualifications:

• Working towards Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply membership or similar.
• Relevant business related degree or equivalent.

Experience Required:

• Relevant professional experience. Procurement and/or commercial (Essential)
• Budgetary management experience (Essential)
• Use of relevant equipment and systems e.g. Public Contracts Scotland, Contracts Finder, etc. - (Desirable)
• Customer and/or supplier relationship management experience (Essential)

Communication Skills:

• Written communication - Contracts and formal letters to suppliers.
• Report writing - Tender evaluations and internal reports.
• Oral - Supplier negotiations & building rapport with key stakeholders.
• Presentations - Internal and external meetings.

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £44,000 - 48,000 with annual increases
• 35-hour working week for full-time employees.
• Initial 37 days Annual Leave + 1 Wellbeing day + 2 Volunteering days
• Buy up to 10 days extra Annual Leave
• Request flexible working arrangements (reduced hours/change to location).
• Exceptionally generous Flexi-time Scheme.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous Health Benefits - sick pay, parental leave schemes, Employee Assistance Programme
• Training & Development
• Staff Discount Benefits
• Cycle to work scheme

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
With more than 5,000 employees, our client plays a vital role in serving the people and communities of Scotland. They recognise a modern and diverse workforce, encouraged to use their talents, and develop their skills, is integral to their success in serving and reflecting the communities of Scotland. They are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and have set ambitious sustainability targets.

They are accredited as a Top Employer, has achieved Leaders in Diversity and is a Disability Confident Employer. They value, celebrate, and respect the diversity of their employees and aim to inspire, attract, retain, and develop the best talent. Valuing diversity and the benefits it brings, they want to continue improving the diversity of their people.

Your new role
The key purpose of this role is to oversee the management of key contracts, strategic sourcing and business as usual procurement activities for the assigned Directorate with a view to maximising value for money. This will be achieved by ensuring the Procurement Policy is understood and followed by the key stakeholders within the business and that supplier performance management processes are put in place to promote and achieve this.

Key accountabilities:

• Manage and develop the relationships with stakeholders and suppliers within your Directorate and wider business, along with key legal services providers.
• Govern compliance to the Procurement Policy across the contractual landscape for your respective function.
• Monitor, track, expedite and, where appropriate, implement variations to goods and service contracts.
• Manage and mentor direct line reports (if applicable) with an aim to retain and develop these members of staff towards a successful succession plan.
• Control and ensure the ongoing improvement in commercial terms for the company and deliverable outputs across the supply chain.
• Evaluate and advise scope for new and improved contracts, and the development of internal processes, systems and management procedures.
• Work with the key contract stakeholders and suppliers to develop focussed set of KPI's for the performance of the contract.
• Assist in the direction of supply chain performance through on-going reviews of contract KPI's.
• Participate in periodic Contract/Performance Reviews for your Contracts.
• Create and own Business Plans for strategic sourcing/tendering opportunities, where appropriate, for contracts due to expire and areas of high spend which are not currently captured under a contract.
• Assist in enhancing and implementing robust purchasing policies and procedures.
• Continued supplier rationalisation and assist in developing new and existing supply chain relationships.
• Continue to develop and manage the use of the organisation's Contract terms and condition templates.
• Some travel within the UK will be expected as part of the role (mainly Scotland).

What you'll need to succeed
Educated to degree level in related field or equivalent. Ideally Chartered or working/willing to work towards being chartered member of CIPS. An excellent team player who excels in developing relationships with critical stakeholders.

Experience of end to end tendering process, managing commercial contracts in a public sector (ideally Utility Contracts Regulations) environment is essential. Highly articulate and analytical and proficient IT skills including MS-Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Desirable to have relevant qualifications/experience in Legal Contracts Management.

What you'll get in return

• We'll ensure you're rewarded for your contribution with a competitive package that includes:
• A competitive salary of £52,500 per annum
• Contributory Final Salary Pension scheme
• Free and reduced rate travel for you and your family, where applicable.
• Generous holiday allowance
• Hapi benefits package, offered to everyone.

What you need to do now
A full job description is available on request. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Procurement Administrator
Hillington
£23,270

Search is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an Administrator to become an integral part of our clients Procurement team in the Facilities Management Industry. On a typical day, you will be the driving force behind the smooth operation of procurement processes.

Your responsibilities will include:
* Administering procurement processes, from sourcing materials to raising purchase orders.
* Implementing measures to track and manage outstanding purchase orders effectively.
* Maintaining seamless communication with engineers, suppliers, and management to ensure the completion of work.
* Compiling and updating progress/status reports for key clients.
* Creating and monitoring returns, managing the process from start to finish.
* Recording legislative documentation to meet client/company recommendations.

The Ideal Candidate:
* Experienced Administrator with a proven track record.
* Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration.
* Exceptional organizational and prioritisation skills.
* Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft packages.

This role is tailor-made for a candidate who thrives in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. Join a company that values your contribution and offers a supportive atmosphere for your professional growth.

How to Apply:
Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Apply now or reach out to Eilidh Smith at eilidh.smith@search.co.uk for further information.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Procurement Controller
Hillington
£27,000 (£28,000 after probation)

Search are recruiting for a Procurement Controller to join a fast-paced procurement team in the Facilities Management Industry. Responsibilities include procurement administration, managing engineering part requirements, and supporting client and company processes. Applicants should possess team leadership experience, strong communication skills, and flexibility for this fast-paced environment. Computer literacy is essential for navigating internal systems, client portals, and creating reports in Excel.

37.5 hours a week:
* Mon - Fri: 08:30 - 16:30

Main duties include:
* Expert in procurement processes, leadership, decision-making, and negotiation
* Ensure procurement procedures are followed and oversee team training
* Implement controls for purchase orders, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and meet SLA's
* Compile progress reports, provide statistical analysis, and manage procurement administration
* Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with regulations and recommendations

The ideal candidate:
* Is an experienced administrator
* Has experience within procurement
* Has excellent communication skills
* Is capable of organising and prioritising personal workload
* Has excellent IT skills, including Microsoft packages

This position will suit a candidate who is prepared to work in a fast paced environment, who works well under pressure and is keen to progress within a successful organisation.

Please apply now or contact me on eilidh.smith@search.co.uk if you need any further information.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Procurement & Commercial Manager
£500 - £600 per day (via Umbrella)
6 months contract
Full time
Glasgow / Perth / Flexible working

Join a leading energy supplier committed to delivering sustainable energy solutions. Our client prides themselves on innovation, reliability, and environmental responsibility. As they expand operations, they're seeking a dynamic Procurement & Commercial Manager to join the team and drive excellence in procurement strategies and commercial operations.

Position Overview:

As the Procurement & Commercial Manager, you will play a pivotal role in optimising procurement processes and maximising commercial opportunities within the energy sector. You will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to develop and execute commercial strategies that drive business growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends.
• Identify and onboard strategic suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance.
• Analyse market dynamics, including pricing trends, supply chain risks, and regulatory changes, to inform procurement decisions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to forecast demand, manage inventory levels, and optimise supply chain efficiency.
• Lead contract negotiations and vendor management activities to achieve cost savings and mitigate risks.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance against key performance indicators and implement improvement initiatives as needed.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies related to procurement and commercial activities.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior management on procurement and commercial matters, including opportunities for innovation and process improvement.
• Stay abreast of industry developments, emerging technologies, and best practices in procurement and commercial management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, finance, or related field; MBA or relevant professional certification preferred.
• Proven experience in procurement and commercial management within the energy sector or related industries.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of achieving cost savings and favourable contract terms.
• Excellent analytical abilities, with the ability to interpret complex data and market trends.
• Solid understanding of supply chain management principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards governing procurement and commercial activities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute innovative procurement and commercial strategies.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on driving continuous improvement and achieving business objectives.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

Base Location: Glasgow or Perth

Salary: £45,400 - £68,200 + up to 10% performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Procurement Manager to join our SSE Energy Solutions - Distributed Energy Business.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Responsibility for the end-to-end procurement of a wider range of goods, works and services to meet the diverse needs of our Distributed Energy business.

- Compliance to procurement policy, procedure and process in service delivery whilst ensuring the best procurement results for our internal stakeholders with respect to cost, quality, delivery and meeting our compliance standards.

- Joint activity with our customers including planning procurement timelines, developing commercial and contract strategies and then executing the procurement event to a high standard.

- Supplier management and SRM activity will form part of the role, working with stakeholders and our commercial team to ensure the best outcomes from our key supplier relationships.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Demonstrable procurement experience in Design & Build, Construction and Infrastructure projects.

- Demonstrable procurement experience of M&E, connections, civils, plant and equipment sub-contracts.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

- The experience and ability to negotiate commercial procurement contracts and manage risk.

- Demonstrable supplier management experience and skills.

At SSE, we own more than 500 property assets and several thousand land assets, which are located across the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland. Our Procurement & Commercial, Property and Facilities Management teams are responsible for helping the business to procure services and materials in a timely and cost-effective way, and for ensuring SSE offers a safe, modern, fit-for-purpose property portfolio. We work right across the SSE Group, ensuring our businesses gets the best possible service and value from our supplier network, as well as ensuring all service providers are compliant and continue to meet contractual obligations and business need.

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Francesca on 01738 344763.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

Your new company
With more than 5,000 employees, my client plays a vital role in serving the people and communities of Scotland. They recognise a modern and diverse workforce, encouraged to use their talents, and develop their skills, is integral to our success in serving and reflecting the communities of Scotland. They are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and have also set themselves ambitious sustainability targets, including having a carbon-free infrastructure by 2035.


The organisation is four times accredited as a Top Employer, has achieved Leaders in Diversity and is a Disability Confident Employer. They value, celebrate, and respect the diversity of their people and aim to inspire, attract, retain, and develop the best talent. Because they value diversity and the benefits it brings, they want to continue improving the diversity of their people, and they especially welcome applications from women, young people, LGBT+ people, people with a disability, and people from ethnically diverse backgrounds.

Your new role
The key purpose of this role is to oversee the management of key contracts, strategic sourcing and business as usual procurement activities for the assigned Directorate with a view to maximising value for money for the organisation. This will be achieved by ensuring the Procurement Policy is understood and followed by the key stakeholders within the business and that supplier performance management processes are put in place to promote and achieve this.

Key accountabilities:

• Manage and develop the relationships with stakeholders and suppliers within your Directorate and wider business, along with key legal services providers.
• Govern compliance with the Procurement Policy across the contractual landscape for your respective function.
• Monitor, track, expedite and, where appropriate, implement variations to goods and service contracts.
• Manage and mentor direct line reports (if applicable) with the aim of retaining and developing these members of staff towards a successful succession plan.
• Control and ensure the ongoing improvement in commercial terms for the company and deliverable outputs across the supply chain.
• Evaluate and advise scope for new and improved contracts, and the development of internal processes, systems and management procedures.
• Work with the key contract stakeholders and suppliers to develop a focussed set of KPI's for the performance of the contract.
• Assist in the direction of supply chain performance through ongoing reviews of contract KPI's.
• Participate in periodic Contract/Performance Reviews for your Contracts.
• Create and own Business Plans for strategic sourcing/tendering opportunities, where appropriate, for contracts due to expire and areas of high spending which are not currently captured under a contract.
• Assist in enhancing and implementing robust purchasing policies and procedures.
• Continued supplier rationalisation and assisting in developing new and existing supply chain relationships.
• Continue to develop and manage the use of group Contract terms and condition templates.
• Some travel within the UK will be expected as part of the role (mainly Scotland).

What you'll need to succeed
Educated to degree level in a related field or equivalent. Ideally Chartered or working/willing to work towards being a chartered member of CIPS. An excellent team player who excels in developing relationships with critical stakeholders.

Key skills and qualifications
Experience of the end-to-end tendering process, managing commercial contracts in a public sector (ideally Utility Contracts Regulations) environment is essential. Highly articulate and analytical and proficient with IT skills, including MS-Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Desirable to have relevant qualifications/experience in Legal Contracts Management.

What you'll get in return
They'll ensure you're rewarded for your contribution with a competitive package that includes:

• Up to £55,000 per annum pro rata salary
• Contributory Final Salary Pension scheme
• Free and reduced rate rail travel for you and your family, where applicable.
• Generous holiday allowance
• Hapi benefits package, offered to everyone at the organisation.

If you\'re interested in this role, click \'apply now\' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn\'t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £12.5 billion in low carbon projects over the next 5 years, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

Base Location: Flexible Scotland, Glasgow or Perth preferred

Salary: Competitive + car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

What are the opportunities?

We have a strong pipeline of projects Offshore/Onshore and Hydro as part of our ambitious £12.5bn net capital investment plan. This new programme will see SSE enable delivery of over a quarter of the UKs 40GW wind target by 2030 supporting progress to towards net zero.

We're looking for experienced Procurement & Commercial Managers (Ideally Quantity Surveying Discipline Focused) to join our Offshore Renewables Procurement and Commercial team to support the SSE Renewables project pipeline opportunities in the UK, Ireland and internationally to develop the design, and delivery of commercially successful bids and strategies.

The role of the Procurement & Commercial Manager can encompass projects across all stages of the development process from inception of the project right through to hand over of completed projects to the Operation and Maintenance teams.

The key role for the Procurement & Commercial Manager is to identify value opportunities throughout the development cycle in order to achieve a Lowest Cost of Energy that will support project success. You'll have the opportunity to use your experience to support the wider project team on a wide range of procurement and commercial issues to challenge yourself through dealing first hand with the complexities of large-scale projects and also play an important role in delivering renewable energy targets in the drive for a net zero carbon future.

What will you need?

Ideally, we are looking for individuals who are degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification and may either have, or be working towards, professional membership of a relevant technical or professional body, for example the MRICS, MCIARB however applications from candidates with demonstrable experience as described below are also welcomed.

We have several opportunities: Lead Project P&C Mgr /Package Procurement and Commercial Manager (turbine/offshore) and Bid P&C mgr

We would also love you to have;

- Demonstrable experience of managing Procurement & Commercial function (full value chain) delivery on large onshore or offshore projects (>£50m) including:

- Detailed understanding of commercial value drivers within large offshore wind projects and how to support complex business cases.

- Understanding of the markets, support contracts, regions, commodities and services the Renewables Business requires

Developing robust pricing assumptions, Cost estimates, strong commercial & contract strategies to enhance business case opportunities for new and existing markets.

- Previous experience in an operational multifaceted business with an understanding of supply chain concepts and how to improve them.

- Sound commercial awareness, excellent communication and negotiating skills and strong problem-solving abilities to maximise value delivery from supply chain.

- Demonstrable stakeholder engagement (internal and external) and P&C managements skills are essential, as is the ability to influence, lead and resolve disputes and problem solve.

-

- Having a background in Renewables isn't necessary, as we welcome applications from those with relevant transferable experience. It's more important to us that you share our values, bring unique experience and are eager to learn.

About our Business

SSE Renewables is a leading developer and operator of renewable energy, with growth ambitions to treble our renewable energy output by 2030. We drive new growth by identifying, developing, building and operating high quality assets across the UK, Ireland and internationally. As our ambitions and projects grow, so do our teams, meaning we can offer a great selection of opportunities, training and development to support your career.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact / 01738 344763.

EXTERNAL: Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.

#LI-FT1

#LI-HYBRID

Morgan Hunt is supporting a Local Authority recruit for a Category Manager on a 1 year FTC basis. Individuals in a Procurement Officer/Senior Officer role looking for that next step will be considered.

The role:

• Procurement of contracts within your category portfolio in accordance with legislation, Contract Standing Orders and procurement best practice
• Prepare contract strategy documents, tender documentation, publications of notices, deal with queries arising from the process, chair-relating meetings, prepare contract award documentation and debrief suppliers
• Develop, in cooperation with the services, a contract strategy document for the sourcing of goods, works, services, and lead the end-to-end tendering process using an online tendering platform
• Meet with internal stakeholders and departmental procurement champions to discuss their needs and identify opportunities for new contracts and collaboration
• Develop a tender plan and report on the progress being made
• Increase market knowledge and awareness through attendance at supplier development forums, events and contract specific meet the buyer seminars
• Use your knowledge and expertise to assist services in developing, and challenging, specifications and to promote both sustainable specifications, community benefits, streamlined purchase to pay and fair work practices
• Work with departmental procuring officers to forecast and track usage/spend against identified contracts and report as part of the benefits tracking process
• Deliver procurement induction training to departmental officers and ad-hoc training requirements
• Actively participate in change programmes and to provide support and guidance on procurement aspects
• Working with the Supplier Development Programme, Economic Development, local businesses, third sector and supported businesses to increase their awareness of procurement opportunities and bidding techniques
• To support services with supplier and contract management ensuring procedures are followed, collate supplier performance data, benchmark performance and report to the appropriate stakeholders
• Represent Corporate Procurement at internal and external meetings.

The requirements:

• Knowledge of Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations is essential
• Confident when engaging with stakeholders
• Experience with end-to-end tendering process
• Strong negotiation skills
• Presentation skills

Perks and benefits:

• Hybrid working, ideally one day per week in the office but one day per month may be considered
• 19.3% employer pension contribution
• Generous holiday allowance

Apply now with your most recent CV.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.