IT | Strategic Procurement Officer

Base Location: Reading or Havant

Salary: £550 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 & Telco Services in accordance with all internal policies and procedures and external legislation, including Utilities Contract Regulations (where applicable).

* Reportable to the Strategic Category Manager, you'll work with Category Managers and Procurement Officers 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.

What do you need?

* IT procurement experience of at least 10 years

* Proficient in contract knowledge and use of IT contracts including the authoring of terms.

* Excellent Stakeholder management

* You will have a broad knowledge of IT & Telco markets, business needs and UK Procurement Legislation, able to put this into overall context.

* You'll have a good understanding of relevant statutory and legal provisions, with a strong ability to draft contracts with special terms. An understanding of standard form contracts NEC3 is desirable, but not essential.

* Experience in the use of Procurement related systems, such as Oracle ebusiness, Jaggaer Bravo! and Achilles Utility Vendor Database or similar systems would be beneficial.

* Additionally, you will work closely with Stakeholders to understand their requirements, manage expectations and influence people outside your sphere of responsibility. Also, you'll understand the supply chain and how to manage it.

* A target-focused and result-driven individual, you'll be able to bring about change in an energetic environment. Your self-confidence and independence will enable you to challenge the norm, think creatively, and negotiate well. You'll have excellent communication and numeracy skills, with a highly-developed drafting and writing ability.

What happens now?

After submitting your application for the Strategic Procurement Officer 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.

Guidant Global (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.