Strategic Procurement Officer - It & Telco

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About the Role

Base Location:

Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK or Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading, Havant, Belfast or Dublin.

Salary: £44,195- £50,611 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

As 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 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.

- 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, 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.

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

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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