Procurement Analyst
- Posted 21 September 2022
- Salary Up to £38,000
- LocationManchester
- Job type Permanent
- ReferencePAMAN
- Contact NameEmma Carter
Job description
The Role
The main responsibility will be tendering utility contracts for all utilities including electricity, gas and water and managing the entire procurement process.
Watches the markets daily and prepares weekly and monthly reports.
Advises clients and manager about market drivers on a daily basis.
Provide support to the Procurement Manager on risk strategy, reporting to clients and maintain evidence pack for all purchases and non-purchases.
Reviews, updates and audits metering information held in Optima upon validation from suppliers.
Has the skills and ability to spot queries when preparing the tender files and update within the relevant systems.
Prepares accurate tendering files whilst validating responses and rates.
Work with various departments on improving database accuracy and cross sharing of information including wholesale and pass through elements of the invoice to allow other departments to complete their reports.
Build a close relationship with suppliers to migrate outstanding accounts.
Reviews and improves processes where necessary and adapts to changes in processes.
Organises workload effectively and efficiently whilst communicating with managers.
Working with the Procurement Manager to maintain relationships with suppliers including reporting on KPI’s.
The Individual
You should have 2 years experience in the energy sector
Microsoft Excel - intermediate
Knowledge of the energy system “Optima”
Attention to detail and being able to work under pressure
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Good mathematical skills and a keen eye for numbers
Team player