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About the Role
Base Location: Reading / Thames Valley / Wiltshire / Hampshire
Salary: £55,200- £83,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time or Part Time | Flexible First options available
Brand new role which will part of the Supplier Relationship Management team who will be fundamental in engaging and building productive relationships across the SSE Group with key Software and SaaS Suppliers.
Reporting to the Lead Supplier Relationship Manager, SRM shall be responsible for managing and developing productive relationships with our major Software and SaaS suppliers which have been selected through our Supplier Segmentation process in collaboration with our internal customers. The role holder will act as commercial & contractual advisory between the IT senior leadership teams, and Senior Directors of the relevant BUs with a focus on ensuring that these suppliers are delivering on key deliverables such as service, performance, cost, insights and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Relationship Management. Implement, manage and develop productive relationships between IT, P&C, BU and IT Key Suppliers. Support Supplier Segmentation in collaboration with IT to identify key suppliers.
- Advisory. Provide commercial and contractual advice and insights to Procurement and Commercial leadership and Directors of the SSE Group.
- Governance. Manage a portfolio of Suppliers either within the Software/ category with a value of £50-100m per annum to support the delivery of Procurement & Commercial department KPIs and objectives in line with Procurement Manual, Commercial Manual and the IT Contract Management Governance Manual.
- Management. Manage the performance and develop the capabilities of a team of 2 Contract Manager(s). Also provide commercial / contractual advice and support to the wider P&C team.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Comprehensive and proven in depth knowledge and experience of the software and SaaS market and Supply chain, including experience in drafting, interpreting and negotiating complex IT & Telco Contracts.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a highly experienced in building and maintaining relationships with IT & Telco Suppliers such as Microsoft, Oracle and GE. Experience in developing Business Reviews and collaboratively engaging with all stakeholders to create innovative solutions.
- Proven track record in communicating effectively with Senior Management and Directors to build valued and 'trusted partner relationships.
- Experience in leading the most complex technology commercial negotiations and operating with the strategic/long term in mind to ensure SSE is leveraging both financial and operational opportunities across the SSE Group.
- Superb problem-solving skills in complex supplier and internal customer relationship environments.
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, 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.
What's in it for you?
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.
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.
EXTERNAL: 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.
INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.
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