Energy Procurement Specialist

1 month ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Climate17 | B Corp™ Full time

Climate17 is delighted to partner with a specialist company delivering smart energy solutions to both the public and private sectors across the UK


The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the energy industry with experience in a broker role. This position involves a range of responsibilities including; leading the tender and delivery of fixed procurement services.


Working in a fast-paced environment, the role sits within the energy brokerage team within the Energy Bureau Services division. Across our teams, we provide our clients with industry-leading energy billing, energy management, energy brokerage and treasury services.


Liaising with clients and energy suppliers, you will provide a best in class service, meeting deadlines and monitoring developments in the energy markets that are likely to affect contract energy prices.


Core activities include:

  • Support, manage and negotiate utility tenders
  • Implement effective purchasing strategies for Fixed supply contracts
  • Develop and maintain customer and supplier relationships
  • Manage delivering and developing our electricity & gas procurement services
  • Manage delivering and developing our water procurement services


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage tenders and assist in closing deals within commercial parameters.
  • Closing contracts between client and supplier. This will involve managing the customers’ expectations during a tender and negotiating the price with the supplier to close the deal.
  • Proactively track the market and ensure indicators and market intelligence are acted upon and disseminated into energy supply activities and purchasing strategies.
  • Account management supporting responsibility for an existing portfolio
  • Sustained engagement with new and existing clients to fully understand their energy procurement requirements
  • Frequent generation and review of client reporting outputs
  • Maintain customer service levels to the client service level agreements
  • Research and negotiate new energy contracts, ensuring clients receive the best possible terms and rates
  • Support facilitation of Flex trading, training to be provided, however prior experience desirable.
  • Any other procurement duties as required by the Manager


Education Qualifications/Memberships

  • GSCE (or equivalent) in English and Maths
  • Higher education to A-level or Degree (or equivalent) – Desirable


Skills and Knowledge

  • 2+ years of tendering for energy contracts (essential)
  • In-depth knowledge of energy regulations, tariffs, and market dynamics
  • Adept in the use of Microsoft Office package (especially Excel). Power BI experience (desirable)
  • Able to organise and prioritise work to meet deadlines and manage the expectations of project stakeholders
  • Excellent written and verbal communication to apply to report writing and the delivery of presentations
  • Excellent numerical reasoning and problem-solving skills
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
  • Able to organise and prioritise workloads
  • Strong negotiator and the ability to communicate at all levels


Personal Attributes

  • Manages own workload effectively
  • The ability to build and maintain customer relationships to ensure customers are delighted and future growth opportunities
  • Able to build relationships inter-departmentally, promoting the energy markets team to internal stakeholders
  • Demonstrable approach to self-development
  • Curious about new ideas and able to translate them into viable plans
  • Resilient and responsive to change
  • Strong situational judgement and risk management skills
  • Personal demeanor and contributes to team development through sharing expertise
  • Equipped to hit the ground running and deliver results at pace while maintaining poise.
  • Positively influence a wide range of stakeholders under a variety of budgetary and regulatory pressures.


Health, Safety & Environment

All employees Comply with all Safety, Health and Environmental legislation and management system requirements in your area of responsibility ensuring you; are suitably trained and competent, use equipment and materials correctly, assess workplaces for risk and adhere to risk assessments and safe systems of work. Stop work, seek guidance if you believe anything is unsafe and report all incidents and near misses immediately.


About Us

Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.


Inclusive Application Process

Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.


We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether they have a disability.


If you require additional support, equipment, or resources to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know


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