Energy Procurement Specialist (Talent Pool)

Consultus; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalised L&D programme

Progression pathway

Bonus Scheme & referral incentives

Perkbox benefits platform

Enhanced parental leave & wellbeing support

Flexible working built around you

Wellbeing support

Flexible working

Job summary

A leading consultancy in energy procurement is building a talent pool for the Utility Procurement Specialist role. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in flexible energy contracts and strong negotiation skills. This hybrid position offers opportunities for professional development, including a personalised L&D programme and a bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Proven experience procuring flexible energy contracts.
• Solid understanding of third-party costs and contract mechanics.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• An eye for detail and strong numerical skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel (e.g. VLOOKUP, SUMIF, PivotTables).
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and workload prioritisation.
• Confident communication skills with both suppliers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality procurement services across gas, electricity, and water.
• Manage tenders, analyse and negotiate pricing, and issue recommendations.
• Stay ahead of industry changes and regulatory shifts.

Skills

Proven experience procuring flexible energy contracts

Strong numerical skills

Intermediate to advanced Excel

Confident communication skills

PivotTables

VLOOKUP

Communication

Problem-solving

Prioritisation

Tools

Excel

VLOOKUP

PivotTables

Job description

Utility Procurement Specialist (Talent Pool)

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Job Description

Energy Procurement Specialist – register your interest

Location: Leicester | Hybrid

Fuel the future of procurement

As our business continues to grow, we’re planning ahead and actively building a talent pipeline for upcoming roles in our Energy Procurement team. If you’re an experienced procurement professional with a strong track record in flexible energy contracts, we’d love to hear from you now, so we can reach out as soon as the right opportunity becomes available.

At Consultus International Group, we’re proud to be recognised as one of the industry’s most trusted consultancies, with accolades like “Very Good Company To Work For” (Best Companies 2023) and “Most Trusted Consultancy” (TELCA). Our people‑first, planet‑focused approach drives everything we do — from energy procurement and risk management, to carbon reduction and on‑site renewable projects.

The role

As a Procurement Specialist, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality procurement services across gas, electricity, and water. You’ll manage tenders, analyse and negotiate pricing, and issue recommendations aligned with clients’ risk strategies – all while staying one step ahead of industry changes and regulatory shifts.

Requirements

• Proven experience procuring flexible energy contracts
• Solid understanding of third‑party costs, product structures, and contract mechanics
• An eye for detail and strong numerical skills
• Intermediate to advanced Excel (e.g. VLOOKUP, SUMIF, PivotTables)
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and workload prioritisation
• Confident communication skills with both suppliers and clients

Bonus experience

• Experience with TPIs or suppliers
• Knowledge of regulatory changes affecting flexible energy products

Benefits

• Personalised L&D programme
• Progression pathway
• Bonus Scheme & referral incentives
• Perkbox benefits platform
• Enhanced parental leave & wellbeing support
• Flexible working built around you

Interested? Let’s talk.

This role isn’t live just yet, but if you’re experienced in flexible procurement and ready for what’s next, we’d love to hear from you. Express your interest now and our Talent Team will be in touch as soon as opportunities open.

We encourage suitable applications from a diverse array of talent. For more information about our Disability Confident Commitment, please visit www.consultus.com/careers. Unfortunately, because we are unable to offer VISA sponsorship for this position, all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.