SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
About the Role Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness
Salary: £45,400 - £68,200 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
What is the role?
SSE's core purpose is to provide the energy people need in a reliable and sustainable way. Our strategy is to deliver sustained growth in the dividend payable to shareholders through the efficient operation of, and investment in, a balanced range of regulated and non-regulated businesses.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of a Supply Chain Analyst due to the significant investment in the Transmission network, as part of the UK and Scottish governments net zero targets. Working as part of the Supply Chain team you will collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders to support the growth and performance of the supply chain.
The key responsibilities for the role are as follows:
- Work with key stakeholders to establish sources of data, both new and existing, to provide measurable and comparable feedback regarding supply chain performance.
- Support the development and implementation of a performance analytics platform to display up to date data which can be easily extracted for review to inform different levels of engagement and help drive better performance.
- Support the ongoing monitoring and maintenance of the contractor workload report to provide up to date data regarding the volume of current and future workload compared to capacity.
- Build relationships with key supply chain companies and support implementation of engagement strategy to support the successful delivery of projects. Co-ordinate engagement and interaction with the supply chain to enable clear communication on key areas.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Quantity Surveying degree / CIPS or equivalent is desirable.
- Technical knowledge of construction and infrastructure projects is desirable.
- Previous experience as an Analyst would be advantageous, however experience as a skilled problem solver is crucial, you must be able to identify any issues and work to solve them quickly, effectively, and accurately.
- Excellent organisation and planning skills with the ability to work to deadlines and still deliver quality output whilst dealing with changing priorities and managing your own time effectively.
- The ability to ensure accurate and complete data and information exchange among various stakeholders across multiple platforms and reporting tools including Excel, SharePoint, Power BI as well as any future cost reports and / or digital systems.
- Previous experience of successfully implementing new digital solutions, for example Power BI reports.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build good, collaborative and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across varying disciplines.
We are looking for a highly numerate candidate with a good technical knowledge who can analyse and interpret numerical and asset volume data with well-developed cost management skills, ideally with experience in a commercial or costing background. Excellent IT skills are essential including knowledge of all MS Office applications.
About our Business At SSE, we own more than 500 property assets and several thousand land assets, which are located across the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland. Our Procurement & Commercial, Property and Facilities Management teams are responsible for helping the business to procure services and materials in a timely and cost-effective way, and for ensuring SSE offers a safe, modern, fit-for-purpose property portfolio. We work right across the SSE Group, ensuring our businesses gets the best possible service and value from our supplier network, as well as ensuring all service providers are compliant and continue to meet contractual obligations and business need.
What's in it for you? We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Francesca on 01738 344763.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
