Material Analyst in Inverness

Material Analyst in Inverness

Inverness Full-Time 36139 - 43188 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Ssen Transmission

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support SSEN Transmission by maintaining accurate material data and driving continuous improvements.
  • Company: Join a leading energy company committed to a sustainable future.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, competitive salary, and wellness perks like free online GP access.
  • Other info: Flexible work options available across various locations in Scotland.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on energy infrastructure while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: Attention to detail, analytical mindset, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

The predicted salary is between 36139 - 43188 £ per year.

Base Location: Flexible Scotland | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however, need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Scotland, Dundee, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness.

Salary: £36,139 - £43,188 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available.

Responsibilities

  • As a Material Analyst, you'll play a key role in supporting SSEN Transmission's delivery of a safe, reliable and efficient network.
  • Working closely with Procurement, Logistics, Operations, Engineering and external suppliers, you'll maintain accurate material data, support compliance activities, produce reporting and drive continuous improvements that enable effective planning and decision‑making across the business.
  • Create, update, and maintain material master data in systems and tools (e.g., Maximo, Excel, SharePoint).
  • Ensure data accuracy through validation and cleansing (e.g., part numbers, serial numbers, descriptions, units of measure, suppliers, and classifications).
  • Collaborate with teams and external parties to review and classify new material and data requests.
  • Monitor and audit data quality, resolving discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
  • Generate reports and dashboards to support analysis.

Qualifications

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Analytical mindset with problem‑solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems, SharePoint, Databases, Microsoft Office Suite, and Power BI.
  • Experience of supply chain / procurement / manufacturing / data management processes, data governance, Microsoft Forms or PowerApps would be advantageous, but not essential.

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.

SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Equal Opportunity

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. We are 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.

Ssen Transmission

Contact Details:

Ssen Transmission Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Material Analyst in Inverness

Attention to Detail
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Communication Skills
Collaboration Abilities
Proficiency in ERP Systems
Microsoft Office Suite