SSE plc
Supply Chain Manager
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Supply Chain Manager
Supply Chain/Category Manager – Networks Transmission
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Base Location
You’ll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations:
- Perth
- Glasgow
- Aberdeen
- Inverness
Salary & Benefits
- Salary band: £50,100 – £75,100
- Performance-related bonus
- Additional benefits to support finance, wellbeing, and family, including:
- Interest-free loans for tech/transport
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Private healthcare discounts
- Wellbeing support (free online GP, 24/7 counselling)
- Generous parental leave entitlements
Working Pattern
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Flexible first options available
What is the role?
SSE’s core purpose is to provide energy people need in a reliable and sustainable way—enabling business growth through efficient operation and investment in regulated and non-regulated industries.
This Supply Chain/Category Manager role sits within the Procurement & Supply Chain team, supporting SSE’s Networks Transmission business. You’ll develop and implement key procurement and supply chain solutions across substation equipment—a critical component of SSE’s portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Senior Supply Chain Manager, your role is to:
- Take ownership of substation equipment (and associated TR programmes) as the primary contact for Transmission stakeholders, ensuring supply chain intel aligns with business objectives.
- Bridge the gap between transmission teams and category management, translating demand into group-wide procurement strategies and contracts while gathering intelligence for project teams.
- Provide end-to-end visibility of substation equipment pipelines across complex programmes, delivering accurate, real-time updates to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure Transmission-specific procurement strategies are integrated into group-wide category plans, coordinating input for major procurement events (e.g., frameworks).
- Lead high-value tendering activities, including:
- Managing document collation and tender processes
- Conducting commercial analysis of submissions
- Negotiating terms, drafting contracts, and recommending award decisions
- Demonstrate strong negotiation/commercial acumen, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving capabilities—Ideally demonstrated through large frameworks or programme engagements.
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Requirements
Qualifications
- CIPS-chartered, or a Quantity Surveying Degree / equivalent professional qualification (e.g., MRICS / MCIPS—desirable)
Experience
- Proven experience in managing supply chain activities (preferably within the regulated utilities sector)
- Hands-on experience in framework agreements and contract management on significant projects/programmes
- Familiarity with procurement strategy development and execution (regulated environment preferred but not essential)
- Strong fondation in NEC (New Engineering Contract) forms, including contract drafting and administration
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About SSE
Our mission: Delivering energy today while shaping the sustainable energy future.
Where economic growth meets people-centred energy leadership, SSE is leading £33bn of infrastructure investment by 2030.
Our Procurement & Commercial teams drive collaborations that deliver value, compliance, and resilience from our partners.
Working at SSE: ✔ Inclusive work culture – Equal opportunities for all, especially underrepresented groups. ✔ Flexibility – Tailored to fit your life and work preferences. ✔ Growth –進退自得 for those who think differently.
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Please note: ⚠ Note: Successful candidates will require criminality and credit checks before commencing.
Questions? Contact Francesca Palmer (Francesca.Palmer@sse.com | +44 1738 344763) to discuss adjustments needed for a positive experience with us.
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