Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in Glasgow Eurocentral
Salary: £30,684 - £36,666 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Fixed Term Contract -9months| Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
As an S2P Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting and administering the Source to Procure (S2P) process within the Procurement and Commercial Centre of Enablement (CoEn)
You will
Work as part of a collaborative team, providing a helpdesk service to both the Procurement function and the wider SSE business, offering expert guidance and support on S2P systems, processes, buying channels, and master data management.
Help ensure our procurement systems are maintained effectively, enabling efficient purchasing activities and delivering an excellent customer experience.
Support the end-to-end purchasing process, from onboarding new suppliers through to the creation and management of Purchase Orders and Purchase Agreements.
Be responsible for the creation and maintenance of buying channels, helping to simplify and streamline the purchasing experience for our users.
Aa a key focus of the role will be supporting SSE's drive to increase the adoption and utilisation of approved buying channels by creating and maintaining Purchase Agreements within an ERP. Through this work, you will help improve procurement compliance, enhance user experience, and contribute to the delivery of efficient and effective procurement operations.
You have
A good understanding of SSE as a diverse business with ability to interpret business needs and manage expectations with a range of different customers.
A familiarity with general procurement procedures and have excellent communication and analytical skills. Using the principles of continuous improvement, you will also make suggestions to further enable process efficiencies within the Procurement and Commercial Shared Service.
Process orientated approach with experience of using Procurement related software such as ERP (Oracle) and Sourcing to Contract (Jaggaer) systems. Further experience of using CRM or ITSM tools such as ServiceNow is also preferred.
The ability to work independently as well as part of a team is important, as is managing your time effectively and working to deadlines.
About SSE
SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
Our Procurement & Commercial teams help us get the best service and value from partners, while ensuring suppliers meet compliance, contractual and business obligations.
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 / 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.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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