Remote Energy Procurement Specialist – Tender & Contracts

Inspired; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Company pension

Life insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Benefits portal

4pm finish on Friday

Job summary

Inspired is a market-leading, technology-enabled provider of energy and sustainability solutions in the UK. We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to run end-to-end tender processes for energy supply, negotiate with suppliers, and prepare clear, well-evidenced recommendations to support contract awards.

The role is home-based with travel to our Kirkham, Lancashire office at least twice a month; you will place contracts, maintain records, liaise with stakeholders, and seek continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, tendering, or category management, ideally within energy or utilities.
• Demonstrable experience negotiating directly with suppliers on price and contract terms.
• Experience writing clear, structured recommendations to support commercial decision-making.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when preparing and placing contracts.

Responsibilities

• Run end-to-end tender processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ) for energy supply and related contracts, from specification through to award.
• Gather and analyse pricing and supplier data to inform tender strategy.
• Negotiate directly with suppliers on price, terms, and contract conditions to secure the best outcome.
• Prepare clear, well-evidenced recommendations for contract award, setting out pricing comparisons and risk rationale.
• Place contracts with suppliers following approval, ensuring accuracy of terms, pricing, and start dates.
• Maintain accurate records of tenders, negotiations, and contract documentation.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to confirm requirements and ensure contracts meet customer needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve tendering and contracting processes to reduce turnaround time.
• Read and comply with the company Health & Safety Policy and cooperate with management.

Skills

Tendering

Contract negotiation

Procurement strategy

Stakeholder liaison

Detail oriented

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Inspired is a market-leading, technology-enabled provider of energy and sustainability solutions in the UK. We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to run end-to-end tender processes for energy supply, negotiate with suppliers, and prepare clear, well-evidenced recommendations to support contract awards.

The role is home-based with travel to our Kirkham, Lancashire office at least twice a month; you will place contracts, maintain records, liaise with stakeholders, and seek continuous