Corporate | Functional Specialist

Base Location: Reading / Havant

Salary: -600 per day

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week / Full time

Embark on a transformative career journey with SSE energy company, where innovation meets impact in the heart of the IT sector. As a pivotal player in our forward-thinking team, you''ll harness cutting-edge technology to drive change and propel the UK towards its ambitious net-zero targets. Your expertise will not only shape the future of energy but also carve a sustainable world for generations to come. Join us and be at the forefront of the green revolution, where every line of code contributes to a cleaner, brighter future.

Key Responsibilities:

* You''ll be responsible for sourcing the supply of IT Services, Hardware, Software (and support renewals) and SaaS (Cloud) in accordance with all internal policies and procedures and external legislation, including UK Procurement Legislation where applicable for SSE Group IT.

* Experience of dealing with Tier 1 technology partners will be essential.

* You''ll work with Category Managers as well as the Business in the development of both standard and complex 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.

* You will be responsible for software and support renewals for including preparing and delivering Strategic Plans for individual renewals and renewals with actions to optimise commercial value and deliver savings.

What happens now?

After submitting your application for the Functional Specialist role, we understand you''re eager to hear back. We value your time and interest, and if your application is successful, you will be contacted directly by the team within 2 working days.

We appreciate your patience and look forward to the possibility of welcoming you aboard.