Procurement Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead procurement and commercial activities for capital works, services and frameworks, focusing on NEC4 contracts across ScottishPower estates. You will advise stakeholders up to Director level and collaborate with UK and global teams to maximise value and uphold sustainable, ethical procurement. You’ll drive contract strategy, tendering and commercial management for major projects, while mentoring junior colleagues. This is a growth role within a business-critical function that supports the company’s renewable energy mission.

Pay / Benefits

• 36 days annual leave
• Pension scheme with 10% company contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Share Incentive Plan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Cycle to Work

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of high-value procurement agreements from strategy to award and delivery
• Develop and execute contract strategies and tendering processes with business and SP Credit Risk
• Build partnerships with business managers and stakeholders to drive value
• Collaborate with Iberdrola procurement teams to realise synergies and optimise negotiations
• Lead tendering and negotiations to deliver the SP Business Plan objectives while managing commercial risk
• Prepare approval papers and secure authorisations across business units, compliance, risk, insurance and legal
• Provide post-contract supplier support to mitigate claims and disputes
• Represent the company in stakeholder and third-party meetings on procurement issues
• Identify and propose value improvements and opportunities for new technologies or activities
• Support and mentor junior team members in procurement activities
• Ensure compliance with Iberdrola/ScottishPower procurement policies and ethics code

Key requirements

• Experience in engineering and construction contracts in the UK
• Knowledge of evaluating supplier bids and contract management
• Experience with EPC contracts and NEC3/NEC4
• Desirable quantity surveying background; professional chartership (RICS or CIPS) is a plus
• Strong numerical and Excel-based cost-modelling ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Understanding of Public Procurement rules and risk mitigation

• Influence and credibility with stakeholders
• Analytical mindset
• Attention to detail
• NEC3/NEC4 contracts
• EPC contract experience
• Cost modelling in Excel

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