Posted 23 days ago
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.
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
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