Category Manager

**Role**:Category Manager

**Location**:Blackburn, BB1 2FA - Office Based

**Hours**:Full Time / Permanent

**Salary**:Dependent on Experience

**About the role**

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Category Manager / Energy Manager to join our Energy & Utilities team and help us on our journey towards becoming a carbon neutral business by 2050.

Reporting into the Head of Energy & Utilities you will be a key asset in driving forward our ESG commitment to reduce our carbon footprint by at least 50% by 2030 (vs 2021).

You will be responsible for monitoring market development and setting the agenda and priorities for the company's energy risk management strategy to ensure we reach net zero by 2050.

This is a newly created role providing significant autonomy to make the role your own and provides exposure to the senior leadership team and wider business functions. If you are ready for a new challenge and are looking for the opportunity to make a noticeabledifference, then this opportunity could be perfect for you

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Develop and implement governance arrangements to deliver agreed risk management strategies
- Develop and maintain existing relationships with suppliers and other providers to uphold EG Group’s reputation as a high-quality partner
- Oversee tendering processes for suppliers, PPA’s and other service providers
- Manage energy contract performance from multiple providers such as: suppliers, PPA providers and consultancy support partners
- Review aggregate consumption patterns and forecasts (in conjunction with property and third-party service providers) to ensure contractual commitments satisfy business requirements
- Work collaboratively with ESG team and other head office departments
- Ensure internal, operational and financial controls are in place
- Direct the selection strategy and on-board new specialist service providers
- Develop supply chains to create opportunities to reduce EG Group’s environmental impact
- Provide oversight for project delivery, giving direction on the form of analysis required and review the materials generated
- Implement and manage energy efficiency programmes within the allocated timeframe whilst adhering to budget provided
- This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time._
- Extensive experience as a Procurement Manager / Energy Manager
- Utility experience and sector knowledge
- Good understanding of roles and responsibilities of different operational parties
- Excellent written, verbal and listening skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Critical thinker who is action orientated, pro-active and resourceful with a clear drive for results
- Highly organised and self-sufficient with a great attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects at any one time
- Exceptional time management skills
- Ability to think creatively and work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- BA/BSC honours degree _(desirable)_
- Energy Manager Certification _(desirable)_
- Previous experience in Energy Supply Chain _(desirable)_

**Benefits & Rewards**:

- Performance Based Bonus Scheme
- Employee Life Assurance
- EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants
- ASDA Discount Card - 10% off all ASDA stores
- EG Cares Benefits - exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
- Smart Health - 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme - access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice
- Learning & Development - access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career at EG Group
- Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
- Free Secure Car Parking
- Dress Down Fridays
- Flexi-Time
- Prayer and Ablution Facilities
- Cycle to Work / Shower Facilities
- Sit / Stand Desk Facilities
- Work Anniversary Rewards
- Free Eye Test

**Who are EG Group?**
- United Kingdom-based EG Group is a leading independent convenience retailer, which has established partnerships with global brands such as Starbucks, Cinnabon, KFC, Subway, Greggs, SPAR, and Burger King, as well as a focused portfolio of proprietarybrands. The business has an established pedigree of delivering an excellent Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice and Fuel proposition in all the markets in which it operates and currently employs more than 50,000 colleagues working in over 6,600 sites acrossthe UK&I, Europe, USA and Australia. The group has enjoyed significant growth, with 2021 revenues exceeding $26bn as well as serving over one billion customers annually._