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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: £74,600 - £112,000 + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Enabling a Net Zero Future | SSE Thermal are looking for a Head of Procurement and Commercial to act as a business partner to develop and implement procurement and commercial strategies that support business objectives and optimise returns whilst protecting the business from commercial risk. Managing, focusing and motivating the commercial and procurement teams. Ensuring the successful commercial delivery of projects and compliance with procedures.
The Head of Procurement & Commercial will liaise with both the Thermal Procurement & Commercial Team and Group Procurement Operations Team on a regular basis to review and analyse business plans and objectives, demand forecasts, supplier performance and progress and performance of the wider procurement & commercial team.
They will continuously work to strategically improve procedures, standards or policies whilst adhering to regulatory guidelines. They will demonstrate value creation against the core purpose of the department: value leadership, customer service and innovation.
- Lead direct staff in the procurement and commercial team dedicated to the business unit and the wider procurement and commercial team establishing a culture of people development, providing direction and clarity of objectives. Direct, motivate and co-coordinate the entire team to ensure the necessary expertise and support are in place to deliver the vision, objectives and goals.
- Support the Director of Procurement in providing 'best in class' service to internal customers including procurement, contracting, supply chain, commercial and contractual input to development, construction and operational teams within the Business Unit.
- Implementation of quality standards in contracts. Proactively identifies trends that may lead to quality issues and develops strategies to prevent them occurring.
- Ensure the development and execution of procurement and commercial strategies which are aligned with category plans, company and business objectives. This includes identifying and implementing supply chain improvement opportunities to support business growth.
- Understand and support the development of strategic relationships with key suppliers and effectively manage key interfaces with points of contact in a business unit and with the wider procurement and commercial team.
- Manage a team responsible for delivery of all contracts, within approved budget authorisations. This includes the administration and compliance with contract terms during design, delivery and construction phases for all projects.
- Manage all pre contract cost estimates to support project business cases.
- Manage all post contract commercial matters including negotiating/agreeing compensation events and ensure that the core principles of the Commercial Manual are being implemented. Resolve and co-ordinate resolution for all contractual claims that have required escalation from P&C Managers/Project Teams.
- Build and manage business plans and related budgets for own portfolio of responsibility and support the development of bids / business growth where appropriate.
- Providing Board Reports and related KPI information ensuring full compliance with agreed procedures.
- Assist, deputise and support the Director of Procurement.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Understands the financial aspects and implications of operational requirements and complex capital projects.
- Fully understands the commercial impact of decisions and the implications on procurement process.
- Claims preparation and management experience.
- Detailed knowledge and experience of complex contract structure and documentation.
- Thorough understanding, knowledge and experience of the processes relating to procurement strategy.
- Advanced experience of supplier development techniques and managing the development of complex supplier relationships.
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 Francesca on francesca.thorn@sse.com / 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.
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