Graduate Procurement Analyst

Tate Recruitment; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Guildford is looking for a Graduate Procurement Analyst to deliver energy procurement services. Responsibilities include managing tendering processes and analyzing energy contracts. Candidates should have a degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field and strong analytical skills. The position offers a starting salary of £28k with annual bonuses and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Great benefits

Full support and training

Qualifications

• Degree preferably in related fields like Finance, Economics, or Business.
• Experience in the energy industry is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective energy procurement services for clients.
• Manage tendering and contract award processes.
• Analyze energy supply contract prices and terms.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Negotiating skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Degree in Finance/Economics/Business/Science or Energy related studies

Job description

** Graduate Procurement Analyst **

• Salary £28k + Annual Bonus + Great Benefits
• Full support and Training will be provided
• Guildford Based
• Hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely

Our client based in Guildford, is seeking a recent or experienced graduate to join a great team as Procurement Analyst.

The Opportunity:

• Deliver effective and efficient energy procurement services for Clients via tendering, budgeting etc
• Maintain effective working relationships at an operational level with key Internal (Commercial Team, Support, Risk Management & Trading) and External Stakeholders (Energy Suppliers, Customers)
• Drive operational excellence by participating in process and service improvements in response to market developments and business targets

Responsibility:

• Manage the tendering, analysis and subsequent contract award and placement processes relating to complex energy supply contracts
• Analyse energy supply contract prices and terms and negotiate with energy suppliers through regular interaction to ensure optimal contracts are secured
• Manage client and supplier relationships through formal and informal communication to ensure flawless service delivery to our clients
• Work closely with the Commercial Team and other internal stakeholders
• Manage the day-to-day tasks a and support Trading on all related queries
• Participate in budget forecast creation process, help create dynamic and commercially relevant reports.

Requirements:

• Degree preferably in Finance/ Economics/ Business/Science or Energy related studies
• Experience of the energy industry gained either at a supplier, or an energy consultancy is an advantage
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, work independently and deliver results
• Strong communication, negotiating and collaborating skills, being able to form effective relationship with demanding stakeholders, both external and internal