Procurement Consultant

{ “@context”: “http://schema.org”, “@type”: “JobPosting”, “title”: “Procurement Consultant”, “description”: “Procurement ConsultantScottishPower HQ, GlasgowSalary up to £50,000 + up to 10% bonus and private health coverPermanent, full-time positionClosing date: 27th of May 2026Help us create a better future, quickerOur procurement function is an integral part of our corporate functions which enables our business to sustainably and ethically procure the goods and services we 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 Procurement Consultant will join the Agile team, who manages tender activities valued at approximately £50 million each year across ScottishPower's Corporate functions, including Human Resources, Security, IT, General Services, Media, Marketing, and Communications. These departments are vital in supporting Networks, Retail, and Renewables businesses. The Agile Purchasing team handles low-value, low-risk tenders according to specific financial thresholds: £350,000 for SP Energy Networks, €350,000 for Offshore, and £750,000 for other business areas. This approach ensures efficiency through a pool of buyers and aligns procurement processes with company values, driving innovation and sustainability. By working closely with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers, Agile Procurement upholds high standards and delivers value throughout the business. The team continuously reviews procurement strategies to remain responsive to market changes and regulatory demands, helping ScottishPower stay competitive and resilient within the dynamic energy sector.What you’ll be doingSupporting the management of commercial aspects for key areas of business activityDeveloping and implementing contract strategies and associated tenderer selection in liaison with the business and SP Credit Risk whilst considering wider Iberdrola Procurement issuesMaintaining constructive partnership with business managers and other stakeholdersWorking closely with colleagues within the procurement function across Iberdrola to exploit areas of global procurement synergies / cost reduction and to facilitate benchmarking and optimise negotiation strategiesLeading the tendering process and negotiation of commercial aspects of contracts to deliver the SP Business Plan objectives, involving the mitigation of commercial risk and ensuring the compatibility of technical and commercial elements; preparation and negotiation of commercial schedules and ensuring compatibility with technical schedulesStriving to achieve both cost reduction and the best conditions available in the market through competitive and transparent procurement processesPreparing approval papers and leading the obtaining of authorisations for contracts, whilst ensuring that the proposed contract is acceptable to Control, Credit Risk, Insurance and LegalProviding contractual support and advice to project managers in dealing with contractors and suppliers during the post-contract award phase to mitigate and resolve claims or contractor grievancesRecommending strategies for delivering improvements in value and where appropriate to address new technologies/new business activitiesMaintaining strong long-term relationships with supply chain organisationsExtending the supply chain by identifying and pre-qualifying potential new suppliersContributing to a high level of corporate governance by ensuring compliance with the Iberdrola/ScottishPower procurement policies, processes and practices including the Iberdrola Group Ethics Code and anti-bribery requirementsThe job may entail some travelWhat you’ll bringAn understanding of best practice procurement principles, practices and processes including both tactical and strategic procurement principlesSome commercial contract and negotiation experience and experience of leading full or part of the contract negotiations in conclusion of contractsSelf-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 record of delivery within agreed timescalesAn effective team worker; with some experience of working in a multi-functional project team desirableGood all-round understanding of financial, commercial and business principles and risk mitigation practices plus basic knowledge of contract law to recognise any exposure and seek appropriate advice from the legal team when requiredGood written, numeracy and oral communication skillsGood influencing and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and persuade, challenge and build credibility with peer groupsEffective computer system skillsWhere appropriate to area of responsibility some experience of partnering, international sourcing (specifically offshoring) and low cost economy sourcing desirableKnowledge of ScottishPower procurement policies, principles and processes an advantageMinimum CriteriaSVQ/NVQ in a relevant discipline or relevant equivalent experienceRecent experience dealing with contracts of an equivalent value and complexity as roleGood understanding of Procurement best practicesExperience in end-to-end tender processConfident using MS Excel for tender analysisExcellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage a high-volume workload effectively in a fast-paced environmentWhat’s in it for youAs well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that – so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:36 days annual leaveHoliday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leaveShare Incentive Plan and Sharesave SchemePayroll giving and charity matched fundingTechnology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposesCount us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate changeElectric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean drivingCycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loansOptions to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessmentsLife Assurance (4x salary)Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing supportPlus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and moreWhy ScottishPowerScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at 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 background, you’ll fit 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 careers@scottishpower.com .MobilityPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.I MPORTANTAdvert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date belowMay-27-2026#J-18808-Ljbffr”, “datePosted”: “2026-05-18”, “hiringOrganization”: { “@type”: “Organization”, “name”: “Iberdrola Group”, “sameAs”: “https://uk.whatjobs.com/pub_api__cpl__435632594__4861?utm_campaign=publisher&utm_medium=api&utm_source=4861&geoID=12335” }, “jobLocation”: { “@type”: “Place”, “address”: { “@type”: “PostalAddress”, “addressLocality”: “Glasgow” } } }