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David Finnigan

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Head of Procurement - ECS and EM at SSE plc
📍 United Kingdom

David Finnigan is the Head of Procurement for Energy Customer Solutions and Energy Markets at SSE plc. He has extensive experience leading procurement for flexible energy infrastructure, including distributed energy, solar, and battery projects. He holds a Bachelors in Mathematics and Statistics from Glasgow Caledonian University and a Postgraduate Degree in Information Technology.

His focus has been on supporting SSEs investments in local flexible energy infrastructure, such as networks, heating and cooling systems, flexible generation and storage, and EV charging solutions. He has held various senior procurement and commercial management roles within SSE since 2014.

Unique fact: David has a diverse academic background, combining degrees in Mathematics & Statistics, Accounting, and Information Technology, which he applies to his procurement leadership roles.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Head of Procurement - ECS and EM
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
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Priorities

Topics David cares about

Flexible Energy Infrastructure
Leads the procurement team for local flexible energy infrastructure, including networks, storage, and EV charging, as part of SSE's Distributed Energy business.
Renewable Energy Procurement
His roles have involved heading procurement for key renewable sectors like Solar & Battery, supporting SSE's strategic investments in green energy solutions.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Head of Procurement - ECS and EM
SSE plc
7-2023 - 11-2025
Head of Procurement- Enterprise
SSE plc
3-2023 - 7-2023
Head of Procurement - Distributed Energy and Solar & Battery
SSE plc
4-2020 - 4-2023
Procurement and Commercial Manager
SSE plc
2-2019 - 3-2020
Procurement and Commercial Manager
SSE plc
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Education
1999 - 2000
Postgraduate Degree
University of Paisley
2002 - 2004
Higher National Diploma
University of the West of Scotland
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