Energy Procurement Specialist

1 month ago


Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Smart10Ltd Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Energy Procurement Specialist to join our team at Smart10Ltd. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing tenders for submission to energy suppliers, analysing consumption data, and negotiating with suppliers to obtain the best pricing possible.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Prepare tenders for submission to energy suppliers
  2. Analyse consumption data, bespoke and price book energy quotes using Excel
  3. Provide feedback and negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best pricing possible
  4. Present results via email to the relevant account manager for each particular tender
  5. Review contracts thoroughly before sending to suppliers
  6. Ensure the company contract database is accurately maintained at all times
  7. Keep up-to-date with energy market intelligence to continually develop knowledge
  8. Complete any ad-hoc tasks issued by the Utilities Procurement Manager

Requirements:

  1. Strong organisational, multi-tasking, prioritisation and attention to detail skills
  2. Strong numeracy, problem solving and analytical skills
  3. A natural team player with a desire to ensure team targets are always met
  4. A willingness to adapt, be flexible and continuously improve existing processes
  5. Proven experience in building relationships over the phone and in meetings
  6. A thirst for knowledge and keenness to develop through own resourcefulness
  7. A 'can do' attitude capable of challenging what they're being told by suppliers
  8. Clear and concise written and spoken communication skills
  9. Excel proficient

Advantageous:

  1. Prior experience of working in, or an understanding of UK energy and/or water markets
  2. Excel strength and Power BI knowledge
  3. An interest in working in complex but interesting markets that are affected by many different global factors
  4. Academic qualifications in Business Studies and/or Economics

The successful applicant will play a pivotal role in helping deliver a core service to all of our members and should expect a varied and challenging workload but their initiative and perseverance will see them through. Full training and support will be provided for all of the above.

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