Global Category Manager - Turbines

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SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £12.5 billion in low carbon projects over the next 5 years, 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.Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK or Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading, Havant, Belfast or Dublin.Salary: £Competitive + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options availableThe Global Category Manager (GCM) is responsible for the development and execution of a category management approach to the procurement of Onshore and Offshore Wind Turbines. The Global Category Manager will be an expert in their category and have an in-depth knowledge of market conditions and activities (incl. supply chain and competitor analysis), to best inform contract executions. The Global Category Manager will be the control point of SSE’s route to market and will lead, or project manage others to best inform a range of sourcing activities in support of category plans in accordance with all policies and procedures.The Global Category Manager will work closely with the Onshore and Offshore Wind businesses to support their growth ambitions within the Global Onshore and Offshore Wind market. The Global Category Manager will liaise with stakeholders, supply chain and third-party insight/forum organisations on a regular basis, to ensure that the status of category plans remain current and reflective market conditions, and that real time cost data is accurate and available for use by the wider SSE Procurement & Commercial team.The Global Category Manager will be expected to have a solid understanding of the Onshore and Offshore Wind Turbine Market including knowledge of the competitive landscape (other developers/competitors) and OEMs. Insight into upstream raw material producers and refiners is also welcome.Using their understanding of the market drivers and cost components, the Global Category Manager will create forecasts on future price points and capacity/availability, developing, refreshing and recommending strategies to ensure that SSE Renewables is the customer of choice. Allied to this, an understanding of Environmental, Social and Governance risks in the Global Onshore and Offshore Wind Turbine markets (e.g. US Jones Act) and potential mitigation actions are also key to the role.Working with our Supplier Relationship Management Team, the Global Category Manager will be responsible for maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders & supply chain, (pre/post contract placement LCP G0-G5), to ensure that essential support is provided as and when required throughout the lifecycle of our projects.The Global Category Manager will be responsible for identifying new market entrants and where applicable, the development of the relationship with the supplier.What do I need?To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

• Demonstrated ability to lead the successful delivery and execution of a complex category; CIPS qualification preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of UK and EU Procurement Legislation.
• Proven track record in cradle-to-grave category management and executing associated complex procurement activities.
• Broad knowledge of contracts with ability to draft special terms, including dispute procedures and specific in-depth knowledge of at least one form of contract.
• Knowledge of relevant statutory and legal provisions.
• Knowledge of Procurement related systems e.g. Oracle, Emptoris/Jaggaer, Achilles Utilities Vendor Database.

About Our BusinessAt 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.thorn@sse.com / 01738 344763Before commencing your role with SSE, you’ll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.