Supply Chain Manager

Overview

SSE plc Glasgow, Scotland, United KingdomBase Location: Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness and PerthSalary: £50,100 – £75,100 plus car / car allowance, performance-related bonus, and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options availableRole

SSE''s core purpose is to provide the energy people need in a reliable and sustainable way. Our strategy is to deliver sustained growth in the dividend payable to shareholders through the efficient operation of, and investment in, a balanced range of regulated and non-regulated businesses.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Manager to join our Procurement and Commercial function, to develop and manage supply chain relationships and performance as part of the Supply Chain Performance centre of excellence team. This key role will be vital to the successful development and delivery of our projects across our Networks Transmission business.Reporting to the Senior Procurement and Commercial Manager, the Supply Chain Manager will collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders to support the growth and performance of the supply chain.Responsibilities

Build relationships with key supply chain companies and support implementation of engagement strategy to support the successful delivery of projects.Coordinate engagement and interaction with the supply chain to enable clear communication on key areas.Work with stakeholders to establish sources of data, both new and existing, to provide measurable and comparable feedback regarding supply chain performance.Support the development and implementation of a performance analytics platform to display up-to-date data which can be easily extracted for review to inform different levels of engagement and help drive better performance.Have excellent organisation and planning skills with the ability to work to deadlines and still deliver quality output whilst dealing with changing priorities and managing your own time effectively.You have

Quantity Surveying degree / CIPS or equivalent is desirable.Excellent communication skills and the ability to build good, collaborative and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across varying disciplines.Technical knowledge of construction and infrastructure projects is desirable, but not essential.Previous experience as an Analyst would be advantageous, however experience as a skilled problem solver is crucial; you must be able to identify issues and work to solve them quickly, effectively, and accurately.Ability to ensure accurate and complete data and information exchange among various stakeholders across multiple platforms and reporting tools including Excel, SharePoint, Power BI, and any future cost reports or digital systems. Experience of implementing new digital solutions is preferred.We are looking for a highly numerate candidate with good technical knowledge who can analyse and interpret numerical and asset volume data with well-developed cost management skills, ideally with experience in a commercial or costing background. Excellent IT skills are essential including knowledge of all MS Office applications.About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We are building the world’s largest offshore wind farm, transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline. SSE owns a portfolio of over 500 property and land assets – power stations, offices, depots and more. Our PandC, Property and FM teams help ensure our portfolio is modern, safe and fit for purpose, and we work to get the best service and value from partners while ensuring suppliers meet compliance, contractual and business obligations.Flexible Benefits

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits include a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact francesca.palmer@sse.com or 01738 344763 to discuss how we can support you. We are committed to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive and we welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. Applications are only accepted online. We will be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we’ll be taking your application further. If you’re offered a role with SSE, you’ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.Job details

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