Social network you want to login/join with:
Procurement & Commercial Manager, Spain, bilbao
col-narrow-leftClient:
SSELocation:
bilbao, SpainJob Category:
Other-EU work permit required:
Yescol-narrow-rightJob Reference:
506072364233837772832460Job Views:
1Posted:
23.07.2025Expiry Date:
06.09.2025col-wideJob Description:
SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £12.5 billion in low carbon projects over the next 5 years, the SSE Renewables (SSER) business continues to be at the forefront of our growth plans, and our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.As we expand our Renewables business internationally, we are seeking an experienced Procurement & Commercial Manager to help us build our expertise. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in a similar role, and broad knowledge of the Southern European energy market to join our team and help us achieve our net zero ambitions.**About the Role****Base Location**:
Bilbao**Salary**:
€Competitive (depending on experience) + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.**Working Pattern**:
Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First availableAs a Procurement & Commercial Manager in the SSE Renewables Southern European Business, you will manage procurement and pre & post contract commercial activities relevant to the Renewables business area. You will demonstrate value leadership, customer service and innovation to support the vision in becoming a world class provider of Procurement and Commercial services and embed a consistent approach to reduce the total cost of ownership.You will take key responsibility for:
- Developing strong commercial and contracting strategies, then executing end to end procurement activities for essential works/services to meet the diverse needs of our Renewables business, whilst complying with Procurement and Commercial policies and procedures. This includes covering all commercial, business and legal project risks in contracts and negotiating terms and conditions, to ensure ongoing value for money throughout the lifetime of the contract.- Delivering all pre and post contract commercial activities including preparation of cost estimates, value engineering, negotiating/agreeing contract change and ensuring that the core principles of Commercial Management are being implemented. Whilst fully understanding the commercial impact of all decisions and delivery projects within approved budget authorisations.- Developing robust pricing assumptions and delivering on commercially led solutions, to provide enhanced business case opportunities for the Renewables Business.- Developing and nurturing key supplier relationships and engaging regularly with wider P&C Teams to ensure a strategic approach is investigated and all group leverage maximised.- In the future, leading and motivating an inclusive team to deliver commercially successful bids, strategies and plans for our project portfolio.**What do I need?**To be considered for this role, we would love you to have an excellent understanding of the Southern European energy market and relevant supply chains, with particular emphasis on Spain. You will bring experience of developing, procuring and delivering projects, ideally within the renewables, energy or other relevant sector working on large scale, complex programmes.We would also love you to have:
- Ideally a Quantity Surveying Degree / Bachelor's in Engineering or an equivalent qualification.- Previous experience in a similar role where you were responsible for procuring, negotiating and managing contracts and associated risks, as well as managing suppliers and sub-contractors. You will also ideally have experience of estimating, cost and budget management, and contract administration.- Ability to successfully recruit, manage and develop a team in the commercial development and delivery of major projects.- Detailed understanding of commercial value drivers within a large and complex business.- Excellent communication and presentation skills, strong commercial acumen, and a continuous improvement mind set.**What happens next?**Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.LI-KA2LI-HybridLI-REN
#J-18808-Ljbffr