Category Manager

Overview

Head of Talent Acquisition at ScottishPowerOffshore Procurement Category ManagerLocation - LondonSalary from £65,600 + up to 20% bonus + family health cover + car allowancePermanent, onsite (hybrid)Help us create a better future, quickerThe Procurement Category Manager – UK and Europe is part of the Procurement Offshore UK and EUR team and reports directly to the Head of Procurement – UK and Europe. This position focuses on leading multimillion tender processes for the UK and Europe Region to help the Region and Projects secure the Supply Chain with the best possible market conditions.

What You’ll Be Doing

Providing competitive advantage and cost reductions in the acquisition of goods, works and services through professional management of procurement and supply chain activities, including supplier management and negotiation of high value, complex contracts and associated commercial issues.

Working with the business to support development, construction or operation of significant infrastructure projects, assets, systems, and services by understanding business drivers and market dynamics.

Developing appropriate contracting strategies and negotiating important one-off contracts and framework agreements that meet business timescales and specifications.

Leading and supporting the commercial aspects of contract negotiations and managing commercial and contractual activities pre-contract and post-contract where appropriate to ensure delivery of best value while meeting Iberdrola Group Procurement processes.

Collaborating with colleagues to ensure commercial risks are identified and reflected in appropriate technical and commercial information.

Ensuring that ScottishPower’s and Iberdrola Renovables Internacional’s requirements are sourced from suitable, ethical and sustainable sources of supply using appropriate contractual and commercial arrangements with balanced risk allocation.

Providing sourcing and purchasing advice to stakeholders and liaising with UK and global colleagues to share information and deliver best value from a common supply chain.

What You’ll Bring

Expert in purchasing practices, tactics, and strategies.

Expert negotiator, focused on securing results.

Strong commercial contract and negotiation experience and experience leading all or part of contract negotiations.

Good knowledge of Offshore Wind international supply chain.

Commercial, strategic and analytical mindset with technical insight.

Strong self-performance management and delivery focus; ability to balance quality, cost and time; able to make decisions in tight timescales; flexible in changing environments; track record of delivery within agreed timescales.

Effective team worker with experience in a multi-functional project team and ability to motivate stakeholders to follow your vision.

Good understanding of financial, commercial and business principles and risk mitigation; knowledge of contract law to seek legal advice when required.

Strong written, numeracy and oral communication skills.

Strong computer systems skills.

Experience in international sourcing (off-shoring).

Minimum Criteria

Track record of building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, internal and external.

Extensive experience in procurement.

Strong numerical and analytical capability.

Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks, projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

What’s In It For YouAs well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Holiday Purchase – extra annual leave

Share Schemes

Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding

Technology Vouchers

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans

Healthcare benefit options including Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Savesmart financial wellbeing support

Shopping, leisure, discounts and more

Why ScottishPowerScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a leader in wind energy. We are committed to renewable energy and Net Zero, investing significantly to build the energy infrastructure of the future. We offer diverse opportunities and invest in internal talent.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of our work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities or other needs. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.

MobilityPlease note immigration requirements apply for non-citizens where applicable. If required, the Company will support with immigration requirements.

ImportantAdvert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before the Job Posting End Date below. October-3-2025

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Marketing and Sales

Industries

Utilities

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