Procurement Consultant

Overview

In this role you will drive cost efficiency and competitive advantage through strategic procurement. You will lead tendering, contract negotiations, and ensure ethical, sustainable sourcing aligned with the Iberdrola Group. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to secure timely access to essential goods and services while managing commercial risk. This position offers the chance to shape contracting strategies and contribute to ScotlandPower’s Net Zero and renewable energy objectives.

Pay / Benefits

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase – extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave
• Private medical insurance options
• Electric Vehicle Schemes
• Cycle to Work scheme

Responsibilities

• Drive competitive advantage and cost reductions through procurement of goods, works, and services
• Lead tendering activity, negotiate contracts, and resolve commercial issues
• Collaborate with the wider business to ensure timely availability of essential goods and services
• Develop contracting strategies and negotiate one-off contracts or framework agreements
• Manage pre and post-contract commercial activities to ensure best value and compliance with Iberdrola Group Procurement processes
• Ensure ScottishPower’s requirements are sourced from ethical and sustainable suppliers using appropriate contracts that allocate risk
• Provide sourcing and purchasing advice to stakeholders, promoting consistent practices across the supply chain
• Identify and reflect commercial risks in technical/commercial documentation with colleagues
• Be responsible for the commercial and contractual aspects of individual contracts with expert support when needed
• Manage an annual portfolio of multiple contracts and high-value accounts

Key requirements

• Good understanding of best practice procurement principles, practices and processes (tactical and strategic)
• Experience of the full tendering process
• Experience negotiating with commercial acumen and leading contract negotiations
• Team player with experience in multi-functional project teams
• Ability to mitigate risks with contract law knowledge
• Strong written and verbal communication and numeracy skills
• Proficiency with MS Excel
• Degree level education or equivalent experience
• Experience in related industry (construction, energy, engineering)
• Experience in end-to-end tender process
• Confident using MS Excel for tender analysis
• Excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment

• Team player
• Strong communication skills
• Problem-solving
• MS Excel
• Tender analysis
• Contract law knowledge

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