Procurement Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group; West Yorkshire; Presencial; GBP 60 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Cycle to Work and electric car lease

Employee discounts and EAP

Funded training and qualifications

Resumo da oferta

Elevation Recruitment Group is partnering exclusively with a major UK infrastructure and transport business to appoint a Procurement Manager - Utilities. You’ll lead energy procurement strategy and own utilities and commodities spend across a large, multi-site estate, managing risk and delivering against financial and sustainability goals.

You will lead utility and commodity tenders, manage supplier relationships, own the asset register, and guide on contracts, claims, and energy efficiency

Qualificações

• Experience managing utilities or energy projects in asset management.
• Strong commercial and contract management with proven negotiation.
• Knowledge of public procurement and contract law.
• Ability to influence senior leaders up to Board level.
• Track record of reducing costs without compromising service.
• Experience in multi-site operational environments, preferably transport or infrastructure.
• Relevant professional certifications (CIPS/IEMA/Contract Management).
• Degree-level education, experience considered.

Responsabilidades

• Lead utility and commodity tenders, from shaping requirements to negotiating contracts.
• Manage supplier and meter operator relationships, and influence spend across the business.
• Own the utility asset register and the data behind it, resolving discrepancies with suppliers and Accounts Payable.
• Lead on claims and contractual issues, including leaks and overcharges.
• Direct site investigations when issues are reported.
• Act as the go-to expert on government-backed efficiency programmes.
• Turn complex data into clear insight for everyone from site teams to directors.
• Represent the business at industry events and keep up with best practice.

Conhecimentos

Negotiation

Contract management

Public procurement

Stakeholder management

Cost reduction

Energy procurement experience

Data interpretation

Formação académica

Degree-level education

CIPS Certification

Diploma in Contract Management

Advanced Energy Manager (Level 3/4)

IEMA Practitioner

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Elevation Recruitment Group is partnering exclusively with a major UK infrastructure and transport business to appoint a Procurement Manager - Utilities. You’ll lead energy procurement strategy and own utilities and commodities spend across a large, multi-site estate, managing risk and delivering against financial and sustainability goals.

The role

• Lead utility and commodity tenders, from shaping requirements to negotiating contracts.
• Manage supplier and meter operator relationships, and influence spend across the business.
• Own the utility asset register and the data behind it, resolving discrepancies with suppliers and Accounts Payable.
• Lead on claims and contractual issues, including leaks and overcharges.
• Direct site investigations when issues are reported.
• Act as the go-to expert on government-backed efficiency programmes.
• Turn complex data into clear insight for everyone from site teams to directors.
• Represent the business at industry events and keep up with best practice.

About you

• Experience managing utilities or energy projects, or working in a comparable asset management environment.
• Strong commercial and contract management skills, with proven negotiation experience.
• A good understanding of public procurement and contract law.
• Confidence influencing senior leaders, up to Board level.
• A track record of reducing costs without compromising service.
• Experience in a multi-site operational environment, ideally transport or infrastructure.
• CIPS, IEMA practitioner, Diploma in Contract Management, or Advanced Energy Manager (Level 3 or 4).
• Degree-level education, though experience and expertise carry equal weight.

What’s on offer

• Enhanced maternity (9 months’ full pay) and paternity leave
• Cycle to Work and electric car lease schemes
• Employee discounts and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Funded training, recognised qualifications and clear career pathways