Strategic Utilities Procurement Lead – Multi-Site

Elevation Recruitment Group; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Cycle to Work and electric car lease

Employee discounts and EAP

Funded training and qualifications

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Public procurement

Stakeholder management

Cost reduction

Energy procurement experience

Data interpretation

Education

Degree-level education

CIPS Certification

Diploma in Contract Management

Advanced Energy Manager (Level 3/4)

IEMA Practitioner

Job description

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