Senior Procurement Manager - Energy & Fuel

Gleeson Recruitment Group; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Energy Procurement Specialist to shape its energy strategies while driving sustainability and cost savings. The ideal candidate will manage procurement across several energy sectors, fostering relationships and contributing to significant financial decisions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in energy and fuel procurement.
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Leadership experience in procurement or category management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a hedging strategy for £500m annual energy commodities.
• Establish risk management strategies and drive performance across business units.
• Support decarbonization and renewable energy initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Cross-functional Collaboration

Job description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for energy markets and a knack for building strong supplier relationships? We're looking for a dynamic Energy Procurement Specialist to lead our energy procurement strategies, deliver cost savings, and support our sustainability goals.

About the Role

In this vital role, you will provide expert procurement advice across Electricity, Bitumen, Solid Fuels, Alternative Fuels, Liquid Fuels & Gas across the UK. Your primary focus will be developing and executing energy strategies that drive value for the business, ensuring supply continuity, and supporting decarbonisation initiatives including renewables and sustainability agendas. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, external organisations, and stakeholders to align category strategies and influence UK energy policy development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a value-adding hedging strategy for energy commodities (£500m annually)
• Establish risk management strategies to secure supply continuity
• Drive performance and sourcing needs across decentralized business units
• Support decarbonisation and renewable energy initiatives
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships
• Lead cost-saving projects using best-in-class procurement tools
• Develop expertise and market intelligence in energy categories
• Provide monthly reports on procurement initiatives and key performance indicators
• Forecast budgets and deliver on financial KPIs
• Foster strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Promote procurement best practices locally and across the group

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong experience of energy and fuel procurement
• Resilient negotiation abilities and high-pressure delivery capability
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective cross-functional collaboration skills
• Leadership experience in procurement or category management
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic, evolving environment

Why Join Us?

Be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to sustainability, innovation, and excellence. You'll have the opportunity to influence energy strategies, work with passionate professionals, and develop your career in a pivotal role.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply now and help shape the future of energy procurement with us!

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