Procurement Manager - WFH, South East

Company Profile: Working for a strategic energy management business. Founded in 2012, the business brings together in-house expertise and the latest industry and technological innovations to deliver integrated systems and solutions for better energy management and procurement. Role Purpose: To manage prepare and place energy and water contracts for clients in a timely and efficient manner. Key responsibilities include: * Ensure the basics of energy procurement and management are in place * Updating records on inhouse computer systems * Managing own workload to hit client expectations as agreed with Account Manager * Negotiating prices with suppliers by phone and e-mail * Gathering data, including quotations, from various sources needed to place contracts * Accurately record contracts placed * Confirming supplies have moved supplier on the contracted date * Resolving supplier objections * Managing supplier complaints where disputes arise Skills, know-how and experience required: * A knowledge in Fixed and Flex procurement * General working knowledge of the energy industry is essential * Experience tendering water and MOP contracts a plus * Previous experience of creating and using spreadsheets * Exposure to working with corporate clients * Problem solving skills * Time management skills * Clerical experience * Strong written and verbal communication Skills * Strong numeracy skills Remuneration & Benefits: * Competitive salary * 40 hour working week ? Monday to Friday * 20 days holiday (incremental annual increase of one day per year up to 25 days) * An exciting opportunity to join a vibrant, growing and existing team * Work from home option Only suitable candidates will be directly contacted about this position and we will not store or process the data of candidates in any way unless consent has been obtained