Procurement & Commercial Manager (Marine)

Base Location: Glasgow and/or Perth

Salary: £66100 - £99100 (subject to experience) + 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 available

The role

We are looking for a Procurement and Commercial Manager to support SSE Renewables Offshore Development team to help secure and deliver a pipeline of offshore wind projects. We are looking for candidates to have pre and post contract experience of high value contracts preferably within marine packages within Renewables or a similar industry.

As a Procurement and Commercial Manager for Offshore Development Projects, you will be responsible for shaping the strategic procurement and commercial frameworks that underpin SSE's most ambitious initiatives. Collaborating across a range of senior stakeholders, you will manage complex foundation, cable and vessel contracts, supplier relationships, and ensure alignment with project delivery goals and corporate objectives.

You will

• Design and implement robust procurement strategies tailored to the unique demands of offshore development projects, ensuring alignment with SSE's goals and visions.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with new and existing suppliers to drive collaboration, accountability, and alignment with project objectives. Monitor supplier performance and address any issues proactively.
• Provide coaching, support, and development opportunities to ensure high performance across the team.
• Lead contract negotiations to secure optimal terms for SSE, while managing ongoing contractual obligations to ensure compliance, value delivery, and risk mitigation.
• Identify and mitigate potential procurement and commercial risks, ensuring all activities are in line with governance and regulatory requirements.
• Drive cost efficiency by identifying opportunities to improve value across procurement and commercial processes.
• Work closely with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to align procurement and commercial activities with broader project objectives and corporate strategies.
• Use analytics and insights to inform procurement strategies, monitor progress, and evaluate success. Continuously seek opportunities for improvement based on data and trends.
• Champion procurement governance principles, ensuring all activities meet SSE's high standards of integrity, transparency, and compliance.
• Provide expert commercial guidance to project teams, offering insights and solutions to address procurement challenges and ensure project success.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by reviewing and refining procurement frameworks and operational processes to enhance efficiency and performance.

You have

• An understanding of offshore wind markets, supplier landscapes, asset management support contracts, regions, commodities, and services the businesses require and support the development of project business cases during the early stages of the projects that identify the optimum operational and commercial contract models.
• Procurement, Legal or Quantity Surveying Degree or equivalent direct entry to recognised appropriate professional body preferred.
• Experience in a similar role where you were responsible for procuring and managing marine-based contracts, managing offshore-focused suppliers and sub-contractors, including supplier vetting, development, and management.
• Understanding of supply chain concepts and offering solutions to improve them.
• Demonstrable senior stakeholder engagement and management skills are essential, as is the ability to influence, lead and resolve disputes and problem solve.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm, transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Francesca on to discuss how we can support you. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.