Senior Procurement Consultant (Corporate Services)

SeniorProcurement Consultant(Corporate Services)

ScottishPower HQ Glasgow(hybrid)

Salary up to56000 up to 10% bonus and other excellent benefits

Permanent full-time position

Closing date:24thof April 2026

Help us create a better future quicker

Our procurement function is an integral part of our corporate functions which enables our business tosustainably and ethically procure the goods and serviceswe need to provide clean energy to our customers. We know people are central to building a better future quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

The Senior Procurement Consultant willlead and deliverprocurementtendering activities for capital works services and frameworks with a specific focus on NEC3/NEC4 contracts. The role requires robust Procurement and commercial governance fromstrategy creation andtenderingthrough tocontractawardandwhereappropriate Contract Management.

You will be working in a small teamproviding advice in relation to sourcing andpurchasingactivities to stakeholdersup to Directorlevelas well asliaising with colleagues in the UK and globally to ensure sharing of information and delivery of best value from a common supply chain.

Whatyoullbe doing

• Supporting the management of commercial aspects for key areas of business activity

• Assistingin the development and implementation of a procurement plan for a particular business area involving working with the business toestablishfuture contracts to deliver the requirements of the business function

• Developing and implementing contract strategies and associated tenderer selection in liaison with the business and SP Credit Risk whilst considering wider Iberdrola Procurement issues

• Building a constructive partnership with business managers and other stakeholders

• Working closely with colleagues within the procurement function across Iberdrola to exploit areas of global procurement synergies / cost reduction and tofacilitatebenchmarking and optimise negotiation strategies

• Leading the tendering process and negotiation of commercial aspects of contracts to deliver the SP Business Planobjectives involving the mitigation of commercialriskand ensuring the compatibility of technical and commercial elements; preparation and negotiation of commercial schedules and ensuring compatibility with technical schedules

• Striving to achieve both cost reduction and the best conditions available in the market through competitive and transparent procurement processes

• Preparing approval papers and leading the obtaining of authorisations for contracts whilst ensuring that the proposed contract is acceptable to the Business Unit Compliance Credit Risk Insurance and Legal

• Providing contractual support and advice to internal stakeholders in dealing with contractors and suppliers during the post-contract award phase to mitigate and resolve claims or contractor grievances

• Represent the Company in meeting with stakeholders and third parties for specific issues related with the procurement function

• Identifyingand recommending strategies for delivering improvements in value and whereappropriate toaddressnew technologies/new business activities

• Extending the supply chain byidentifyingand pre-qualifying potential new suppliers

• Deliveringa high levelof corporate governance by ensuring compliance with the Iberdrola/ScottishPower procurement policies processes and practices including the Iberdrola Group Ethics Code and anti-bribery requirements

Whatyoullbring

• Knowledge of best practice procurement principles practices and processes including both tactical and strategic procurement principles

• Knowledge of practices principals and processes for supplierselection pre-qualification and tendering high value/high riskcontractsmainlycapitalworks services and frameworks with a specific focus on NEC3/NEC4 contracts.

• Strong commercial contract and negotiation experience and experience of leading full or part of the contract negotiations in conclusion of contracts

• Strong self-performance management and delivery focus with the ability to balance conflicting requirements of quality cost and time; make decisions in tight timescales; flexibility to react to changing needs;track recordof delivery within agreed timescales

• Goodall-roundunderstanding of financialcommercialand business principles and risk mitigation practices plus sufficient knowledge of contract law to recognise any exposure and seekappropriate advicefrom the legal team when

• Influencing and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and persuade challenge and build credibility with peer groups bothinternallyand externally

• Strong computer system skills(MS Excel Word & PowerPoint)alongside experience withPurchasing Systems(SAP and SAP Ariba)

• Public Procurement experiencedesired

• NEC3/NEC4 contractsdesired

MinimumCriteria

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience with recent experience dealing with tenders and contracts of an equivalent value and complexity as role(350K > 50M)

• Demonstrabletrack recordin negotiating and closing high value contracts

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong numeracy skills as well as being proficient in MS Excel

Whatsin it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually you can also enjoya number ofother benefits. With our pension schemewelldouble match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower we believeitsthelittle thingswe do in life that makea big difference. From helping you look after your familys wellbeing save for your future and take personal steps for climate action our benefits are designed to help you do just that- sothat you have everything you need to take care of your world today and tomorrow.Thatswhy our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave

• Holiday purchase perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave

• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme

• Payroll giving and charity matched funding

• Technology Vouchers save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes

• Count us in pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change

• Electric Vehicle Schemes to help you transition to green/clean driving

• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans

• Options topurchasedental insurance private medical insurance health cashplanand annual health assessments

• Life Assurance (4x salary)

• Access to nudge financial wellbeing support

• Plusshopping leisure restaurant and gym discounts and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group one of the worlds largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generateall ofour energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the futurewereat the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over 6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals in a global organisation.

Inclusion diversity and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values they bring us together into a stronger more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours so whatever your backgroundyoullfit right in.

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities long term conditions mental health conditions or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support please reach out to.