Head of Sourcing, Procurement & Commercial

Overview

Lead a 30-person sourcing team, drive efficient sourcing, ensure ROI and on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• team leadership
• sourcing strategy
• roi management
• category liaison
• process consistency
• cross-team interface

Tasks

-Ensure interfacing across the teams delivers high-quality sourcing outcomes -Lead a team of 30 sourcing experts across all categories of spend, ranging from complex regulated events to low value, low risk. -Drive a consistency of approach, adoption of the most appropriate sourcing method to drive efficiency and value. -Achieve an ROI of 8x cost of team and >97% on time sourcing cycle time performance against expected target dates -Liaise with the Heads of Category Management to ensure all new sourcing requests are fulfilled.

Requirements

• ai
• people leader
• data-driven
• sourcing expert
• technology
• competitive dialogue

What You Bring

-Appreciation of how technology and AI to drive continued efficiency and productivity -Great people leader and able to develop / nurture talent and manage poor performance -Well organised and data-driven manager of resources -A sourcing expert across a range of sourcing types and able to leverage best practice e.g. competitive dialogue

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About Sse Plc

-SSE is a pioneering force in the energy sector, committed to delivering sustainable energy solutions. -Founded with a vision to revolutionize the energy landscape, SSE has grown into a major player in both energy generation and infrastructure development. -With a focus on wind, solar, and other renewable energy sources, SSE has consistently led the way in sustainable energy production. -The company is known for undertaking large-scale projects, including renewable energy plants and energy transmission networks. -SSE also plays a significant role in infrastructure development, working across multiple sectors including utilities, transport, and commercial sectors. -A standout achievement for SSE was the completion of one of the largest offshore wind farms in Europe. -The company’s dedication to reducing carbon emissions and contributing to the global shift toward clean energy is evident in its portfolio of green projects. -SSE’s expansion into international markets has further solidified its position as a leader in the renewable energy space.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-criminality check required -credit check required