Procurement Manager

Our procurement function is an integral part of our corporate functions which enables our business to procure the goods and services sustainably and ethically we need to provide clean energy to our customers. We know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

As Procurement Manager (Corporate), you will join at a period of exciting growth as you'll lead and deliver procurement and commercial activities for capital works, services and frameworks, with specific focus on NEC4 contracts supporting a diverse portfolio of property across the ScottishPower estate.

You will be working in the Corporate procurement team providing advice in relation to sourcing and purchasing activities to stakeholders up to Director level as well as liaising with colleagues in the UK and globally to ensure sharing of information and delivery of best value from a common supply chain. Candidates with a quantity surveying background with experience in engineering and construction in the UK is desirable, as the role includes commercial aspects of major infrastructure projects.

What you'll be doing

The main objective of the position is to take a lead role in the implementation of high value agreements from contract strategy through to tendering, award, project development leading to delivery under the agreement. The role will include contractor engagement, the management of internal and external relationships, ongoing gathering of intelligence, benchmarking and negotiation of high value contracts and the associated cost and commercial management.

Day to day with appropriate support from the Category Manager, you'll lead and support the commercial aspects of tender strategy and negotiations, contract negotiations, managing commercial and contractual activities both pre-contract and where appropriate post-contract to ensure delivery of best value whilst meeting Iberdrola Group processes. You will collaborate with colleagues to ensure that the commercial risks associated with the business requirements are identified, understood and reflected in the appropriate technical and commercial information.

Key activities include:

• Assisting in the development and implementation of a procurement plan for the business to establish appropriate contracts to deliver the requirements
• Developing and implementing contract strategies and associated tenderer selection in liaison with the business and SP Credit Risk whilst considering wider Iberdrola Procurement issues
• Building a constructive partnership with business managers and other stakeholders
• Working closely with colleagues within the procurement function across Iberdrola to exploit areas of global procurement synergies / cost reduction and to facilitate benchmarking and optimise negotiation strategies
• Leading the tendering process and negotiation of commercial aspects of contracts to deliver the SP Business Plan objectives, involving the mitigation of commercial risk, and ensuring the compatibility of technical and commercial elements; preparation and negotiation of commercial schedules and ensuring compatibility with technical schedules
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate
• Striving to achieve both cost reduction and the best conditions available in the market through competitive and transparent procurement processes
• Preparing approval papers and leading the obtaining of authorisations for contracts, whilst ensuring that the proposed contract is acceptable to the Business Unit, Compliance, Credit Risk, Insurance and Legal
• Providing contractual support and advice to internal stakeholders in dealing with contractors and suppliers during the post-contract award phase to mitigate and resolve claims or contractor grievances
• Represent the Company in meeting with stakeholders and third parties for specific issues related with the procurement function
• Identifying and recommending strategies for delivering improvements in value and where appropriate to address innovative technologies/new business activities
• Extending the supply chain by identifying and pre-qualifying potential new suppliers
• Delivering a high level of corporate governance by ensuring compliance with the Iberdrola/ScottishPower procurement policies, processes and practices including the Iberdrola Group Ethics Code and anti-bribery requirements

What you'll bring

You will have experience in engineering and construction contracts in the UK and having a quantity surveying background is desirable. You will be familiar with evaluating supplier bids, cost and commercial contract management and negotiations. You will possess experience of EPC type contracts and be familiar with the NEC3 or 4 engineering and construction contract. You will ideally have gained, or are working towards, full chartership status with a relevant professional body such as the RICS or CIPS.

Being a confident individual, you will seek influence, challenge and build credibility with key stakeholders and strive to deliver results to meet deadlines. All of this will be supported by your strong analytical and communication skills, attention to detail, working to timelines and confident in the use of Microsoft Excel to work with formulas and calculations to build cost models to evaluate supplier bids.

Knowledge of best practice procurement principles; experience of Public Procurement processes (Procurement Act 2023, Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations, Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations); practices and processes including both tactical and strategic procurement principles, good all-round understanding of financial, commercial and business principles and risk mitigation practices plus sufficient knowledge of contract law to recognise any exposure and seek appropriate advice from the legal team when required is desirable.

Minimum Criteria

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a comparable commercial/procurement role
• Demonstrable track record in negotiating and closing high value contracts
• NEC contract experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong numeracy skills as well as being proficient in MS Excel

What's in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow. That's why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to 'nudge' financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we're at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to [email protected].

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.