Procurement Officer

Overview

In this role you will join the Procurement Operations Team to deliver tactical sourcing and contract administration. You will engage with internal customers, procurement colleagues and suppliers to secure value through sourcing, contracts and policy-aligned processes. You will use Jaggaer to run sourcing events, contribute to contract drafting and negotiations, and maintain audit-ready records. The role supports SSE’s mission to enable affordable, reliable electricity while driving procurement efficiency and compliance. Glasgow base with flexible work options.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible benefits to fit your life
• discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships
• free online GP and 24/7 counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme with transport loans
• maternity and adoption pay, paternity leave

Responsibilities

• Undertake procurement of goods, works and services from demand to contract award aiming for reduced costs
• Conduct sourcing events using Jaggaer Sourcing to Contract aligned with category strategies and policies
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts
• Ensure stakeholder engagement with understanding of procurement systems and supply chain processes
• Maintain accurate sourcing and contract records, audit-ready procurement activity

Key requirements

• Experience delivering commercial value through sourcing activities and supplier negotiations
• Ability to manage tender processes smoothly and efficiently
• Clear communication and problem-solving with strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts
• Professional accreditation (CIPS preferred) or working towards accreditation

• clear communication
• problem-solving
• strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Jaggaer Sourcing to Contract System
• procurement policies and contract administration
• tender processes

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