Job Description

Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.

It\xe2\x80\x99s not every job where you make a difference for the people of Scotland. But it\xe2\x80\x99s what\xe2\x80\x99s behind every job here.

Our work keeps Scotland\xe2\x80\x99s water flowing, from reservoir to tap \xe2\x80\x93 and from sewer to treatment plant.

Do your bit by using effective supply chain management to achieve our big strategic aims \xe2\x80\x93 right here at our CIPS Platinum accredited procurement \xe2\x80\x98Centre of Excellence\xe2\x80\x99 in Stepps.

You will have the opportunity to move around within the team and learn about different categories over time. We believe that it benefits the individual and the business to have people that are knowledgeable in several areas, it keeps things interesting for you and provides the team with greater flexibility.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

You will be leading end to end procurement activity of strategic, high value goods and services within the framework of EU Procurement Regulations for Utilities. This will include providing support, advice and guidance to stakeholders and lead on all aspects of the procurement lifecycle, including market and supplier analysis, options appraisal, tender process, evaluation and data analysis.

You will negotiate with suppliers to deliver cost savings and other benefits in support of Procurement and Supply Chain\'s business plan targets.

You will prepare a range of reports to facilitate decisions taken by senior stakeholders on procurements and strategies.

You will take control of effective Integrated Supply Chain Management in order to build and maintain a cohesive and effective supply chain that is not only fully integrated with Scottish Water and its partners, but delivers and exceeds the targeted value and efficiency in support of the business plan and Financial Outperformance Plan.

You will manage and optimise business to business relationships (internally & within the supply chain).

You will identify and manage of risk and opportunities within your categories.

Ensure Process Management through diligent and effective use of existing processes, systems, and governance; ensuring audit and legal requirements are met.

You will make sure audit and legal requirements are met through Process Management, ensuring diligent and effective use of existing processes, systems, and governance.

Drive compliance to SW frameworks and supply chain management processes through analysis and interpretation of data, guidance and education for specific users.

Seek and facilitate opportunities to drive and deliver further value for SW through its supply chain.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll bring

You will have a proven track record in the delivery of complex procurement projects and understanding of the full end-to-end strategic procurement process, including strategy development, tendering, supply chain management and negotiation with clear knowledge of public procurement and EU procurement legislation.

You will possess strong analytical skills with the ability to draw out key messages and findings to make recommendations and / or support decisions at senior levels. You will be able to demonstrate your ability to effectively influence stakeholders and suppliers at all levels.

You will have a proactive, \xe2\x80\x98can-do\xe2\x80\x99 approach and energy - this is essential to ensure delivery at pace and to a high quality.

Be able to demonstrate problem solving abilities; active listening skills and effective, tailored engagement approaches.

Be professionally MCIPS qualified or working towards this.

Looking out for you

Do you hold a CIPS qualification? Or are you working towards MCIPS status? We are passionate about professional development and will pay for you to study and sit exams, and will also pay the cost of your annual membership. Although this job is flexible, we bring our Procurement team together every Wednesday and on alternating Mondays in Stepps.

The Procurement Team in Scottish Water is envied for its promotional opportunities. We have an ethos of developing our enthusiastic and talented people and creating the right opportunities for them to grow and progress through the organisational structure right through to management level in some cases.

The salary range for this position is \xc2\xa345,873 - \xc2\xa358,418 depending on experience.

While the work we do is important, we know it\xe2\x80\x99s not the only thing that matters. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good work-life balance.

You\xe2\x80\x99ll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays). And you can even buy five more if you need a little extra time. You can also take time off to volunteer in your community.

When it comes to major life events we have family-friendly policies around adoption, maternity, and parental leave. And for the everyday? We embrace flexible working.

For your future, there\xe2\x80\x99s our pension (the \xe2\x80\x98know-what-you\xe2\x80\x99ll-get-when-you-retire\xe2\x80\x99 kind), and life assurance. As for some nice extras? You can expect an annual company bonus. Not to mention access to SW Splash \xe2\x80\x93 handy rewards that can save you money on holidays, bills, and shopping.

The closing date for applications is the 2nd of August 2023.

Do you have any support needs?

Please let us know if there are any changes we can make to our application and selection process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Email us with the vacancy reference number in the subject line so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

Working at Scottish Water

Scottish Water is one of the UK\'s leading water companies, the quality of drinking water and satisfaction with the service we provide our customers has never been higher - but we want to be even better \xe2\x80\x93 and you could help play an important part!

We take employee engagement very seriously and have an inclusive and collaborative work environment where we respect people\xe2\x80\x99s differences. We are committed to creating an engaging environment and a positive experience for our employees.

We were recently recognised as a Top 10 Flexible Employer in Scotland at the Flexibility Works Awards 2021 and by The Times as a Top 50 Employer for Women in 2019.

In 2019 we also won the Age Inclusive Award at The Herald and GenAnalytics Diversity Awards and were winners of the Best Public Sector Employer at the Family Friendly Working Scotland Awards 2020.
We have Carers Positive Exemplary Status and were Silver Award 2019 & Gold Award winners 2020 of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).

We aim for work to be an energising and fulfilling experience and everyone plays their part to ensure that Scottish Water is trusted to serve our customers and communities.

We are passionate about creating opportunities for young people and are proud to have achieved the Gold standard in the Investors in Young People accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to creating rewarding opportunities for young people.

You will have access to a host of benefits which include 38 days holiday a year, a defined benefit pension scheme, a discounted medical cash plan and cycle to work, plus a variety of agile working arrangements and family-friendly policies designed to support your wellbeing.

Next Steps

Any offer of employment with Scottish Water will be subject to the successful completion of a mandatory pre-employment screening process, including Disclosure Scotland and eligibility to work in the UK. Details can be found on our website.

For more information about this role or if you require any additional support throughout the application process please contact the recruitment team:

As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland, it is important that Scottish Water employees are resident in Scotland and contribute to the Scottish economy by paying Scottish income tax on their earnings. As a result we ask all potential employees to confirm that they are resident in Scotland, or to confirm their intentions to move to Scotland within 3 months of their start date.

Please note that candidates who have not submitted an application in the last 12 months will be automatically removed from our system records.

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