Procurement Specialist

Sustainable Energy First

Consortium Procurement Specialist working with senior clients on tailored procurement strategies in energy consultancy. Leading end-to-end processes from strategy to supply agreements.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeFulwood • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £31,000 - £36,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary point of contact for allocated accounts, driving engagement and converting opportunities into revenue through the delivery of our procurement service
Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, advising on procurement strategies and guiding clients to the most effective solutions for their business needs
Lead risk management discussions, scoping client requirements and formalising strategies through Risk Management Strategy (RMS) documentation
Manage the end-to-end tendering process for gas, power, and water—issuing, analysing, and evaluating competitive supplier bids
Provide clear market insights and risk analysis to support client decision-making on contract extensions and new agreements
Make informed supply contract recommendations, balancing pricing, service, and operational value
Maintain accurate and compliant records within ICMAS, ensuring all activities align with internal processes and performance objectives
Deliver consistent, high-quality communication to build strong, long-term client partnerships
Collaborate with colleagues to resolve client queries, enhance processes, and improve system efficiency
Support wider business initiatives by identifying and unlocking additional revenue opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 3 A Levels at grades A–C (or equivalent), including English and Maths
Previous experience within the energy industry, with a good understanding of commodity markets and purchasing strategies
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel skills
Proven experience producing high-quality reports and insights for external clients using Excel and Word
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly both verbally and in writing
Strong analytical capability, with the ability to assess data, evaluate risks, and develop well-informed recommendations
Highly numerate, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
A proactive problem-solver, able to identify opportunities and deliver effective solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary: £31,000 to £36,000 dependant on experience
Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays + 🥳 your birthday off, increasing to 30 days on length of service
Hybrid working (at least 2 days per week working from our Fulwood, Preston office)
Flexible working - including the ability to bank up to to 5 extra days off per year
Gym contribution
Long service awards
Private Medical Insurance
Enhanced paternity/non-pregnant colleague and maternity/pregnant colleague leave
Simply Health scheme
EV Scheme

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk managementtendering processmarket analysissupply contract recommendationsdata assessmentreport productionprocurement strategiescommodity marketsnumeracyattention to detail

Soft Skills

communicationrelationship buildingproblem-solvinganalytical capabilitycollaborationclient engagementstrategic advisingdecision-makingprocess improvementproactive approach

Certifications

A Levels