Supplier Relationships Manager

Job description

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
About the Role
Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Reading, Havant, Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.

Salary: £40,600 - £61,000 + 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

Reporting to the Procurement and Commercial Manager and supporting the Director of Procurement, the Supplier Relationships Manager will be responsible for managing, developing, and sustaining mutually beneficial relationships between SSEN Distribution and our Supply Chain.

The successful candidate will have a key role in introducing and embedding SRM concepts and skills across SSEN Distribution. Leading these changes, you will role model and champion new ways of working and seek to continuously improve procurement and commercial policy and processes.

- With a proven track record in successful relationship or account management you will help to embed a robust, resilient and sustainable supply chain for SSEN Distribution.

- You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to jointly develop plans aligned to achievement of our business plan outputs and regulatory commitments for investment in network infrastructure investment and services.

- You will be proactive in ensuring our senior leadership team are able to engage effectively with their key supply chain counterparts, developing structured, collaborative relationships which enable safe, timely delivery and meet our cost, quality and sustainability standards.

- Demonstrating a passion for sustainable supply chain delivery, you will support Sustainability colleagues to implement and assure our suppliers' commitment, adoption and compliance for our Sustainable Supplier Code.
What do I need?
- To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of end-to-end procurement and supply chain life-cycle processes with a focus on supplier relationship management and post-contract commercial performance.

- Possess solid capability and previous experience of engaging and influencing senior internal stakeholders to work collaboratively with strategic and business critical suppliers. You will also demonstrate a track record of engaging and motivating suppliers, creating and delivering added value for both parties.

- Have a clear appreciation of Procurement and Commercial's role in enabling resilient and sustainable supply chains.

- A sound understanding of the regulated utilities market in the UK, ideally supplier management responsibility for one or more of SSEN's Distribution's key supplier markets.

- You will need strong communication, teamworking and collaboration skills. You will be self-motivated and resilient, with capability to take a lead role in successfully planning, implementing and embedding change and new ways of working.
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 [email protected] / 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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