Entry level Procurement Analyst

Mission 4 Recruitment; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a detail-oriented individual to join a Utilities Team as part of the UK energy market. The role involves preparing tenders, analyzing data, and negotiating contracts. Candidates should have strong analytical and organisational skills, with an interest in energy markets. The position offers a starting salary of £26,000, a £2,000 annual bonus, and additional perks such as a birthday off and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Starting salary of £26,000

Annual bonus of £2,000

Day off for your birthday

Long Service Awards

Generous pension scheme

Employee discounts and savings

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Ability to build professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit tenders to energy suppliers.
• Analyse consumption data and bespoke energy quotes.
• Negotiate with suppliers for competitive contracts.

Skills

Organisational skills

Numeracy

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in Economics or Business

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a position offering progression and career opportunity?

We're looking for a driven, curious, and detail-obsessed individual to join our clients Utilities Team and become a UK energy market expert. If you have a knack for numbers, thrive under pressure, and have the confidence to build relationships with suppliers to source the best deals for our customers, this could be your perfect next step. Ideally you will be an Economics or Finance and Business Graduate with an interest in the markets and how global forces affect them, but we will consider candidates who aren\'t graduates as long as you have a personal drive and interest in this area.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit tenders to energy suppliers
• Analyse consumption data and bespoke energy quotes using Excel
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive contracts
• Present tender outcomes to account managers.
• Review and verify contracts before final acceptance.
• Maintain our contract database accurately at all times.
• Stay ahead of market trends and developments.
• Prepare energy information and reports for our business and customers.
• Support the Utilities Procurement Manager with ad-hoc projects.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong numeracy, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to build professional relationships and challenge when needed.
• A proactive, can-do mindset and hunger to learn.
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication.
• An ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure.
• Confident Excel skills.

Bonus points for

• Knowledge of or working experience within UK Energy markets.
• Academic background in Business Studies or Economics.
• Natural interest in global news and trends affecting energy markets.

Why join us?

• You will play a pivotal role in delivering a core service to our members.
• Work in an ever-changing, fast-moving sector where your insight makes a real impact.
• Enjoy full training and ongoing support to grow your skills.
• Be part of a collaborative, high-performing team that values initiative and perseverance.

Perks and Benefits

• GBP 26,000 starting salary
• GBP 2,000 annual bonus; GBP 500/quarter eligible after 12 months
• Day off for your birthday
• Long Service Awards
• 37.5hr week Monday-Friday
• Generous company pension scheme available upon completion of probation.
• Employee discounts and savings available upon completion of probation.

Note: Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancy.

Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted for this position; if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful. We will keep your details on our database and contact you when other suitable positions come in.