Procurement Manager

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Hybrid working, with at least one day per week in Chandlers Ford

Salary: To £65k + 15% Bonus

Hours: 37.5

Do you have proven credentials as a Procurement Manager, leading a team in a multi-function organisation or a group structure?

Are you proactive and collaborative in your approach, delivering a high-quality end to end procurement service?

Then this may be the right move for you!

Established in 2003, Utilita is the UK's first – and still only - energy company created to help customers use less energy, by giving them better control via digital technology. We are a pioneer in smart technology, that empowers households to use and waste less energy, which is good for our customers pockets and the planet.

We’re looking for a Procurement Manager, to lead all procurement activities for Luxion Group. You will continue to develop the procurement mind set, oversee policies and procedures and work with stakeholders to understand and deliver all sourcing requirements.

What does this role involve?

You will lead a team of procurement specialists, who support stakeholders in sourcing goods and services for the Luxion Group.

Day to day, you will;

• be responsible for the procurement cycle including; strategic sourcing, contract management, requisition, purchasing, analysing and managing suppliers;
• work collaboratively with stakeholders to fully understand their requirements and provide guidance and direction on contract negotiations;
• drive competitive pricing through negotiation with suppliers;
• draft, evaluate and execute contractual agreements;
• utilise procurement and other systems (Medius, D365, Power BI) and drive purchase order and purchase requisition uptake;

Who are we looking for?

Your understanding of what good looks like in the workings of a procurement department will allow you to continue to support and develop your team.

Your knowledge of procurement software (Medius) and associated applications such as D365 and Power BI will enable you to work with accurate data and continue the roll out of purchase order and a purchase requisition lead approach.

Your stakeholder skills and collaborative approach will allow you to fully understand requirements and offer meaningful guidance and support throughout the full procurement life cycle.

Your commercial acumen and proven negotiation skills will support the delivery of best value outcomes for the business.

Adaptability will allow you to flex your approach within a dynamic and fast paced and entrepreneurial organisation.

Your CIPS qualification will showcase your understanding of purchasing and your dedication and professionalism in this role.

Most of the team work remotely, however, they love to come together face to face to maintain relationships and collaborate on projects.

Our employees, just like our customers come from all walks of life, and we’re fuelled in championing diversity, inspiring an inclusive culture, and enabling an environment where you can be your authentic self.

What we can offer you?

The Important Things! (FYI Benefits available from your first day!)

• Bonus Scheme – we offer a structured bonus scheme which is made up of personal and business elements. The personal portion is tied to our three core values, which are smart, fairness and sustainability.
• Career progression – we want our staff to build up and grow their careers with us. To help you achieve this, we offer training or a clear progression pathway to help you achieve your goals, which is why we have been ranked in the UK’s top 40 ‘Best Workplace for Development’ 2024 awards.
• Win tickets! – we run exciting competitions to win tickets to shows across the country at our sponsored arenas, which include Cardiff, Sheffield, Newcastle and Birmingham! As well as access to tickets at various sporting arenas in the UK, including cricket at the Utilita Bowl!
• Time off – we all need time off to recharge the batteries. We give our staff access to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Wellbeing – your wellbeing is very important to us, we give access to you and one other to our partnered Unmind App, where you can watch or listen to videos and podcasts or get hints and tips to understand and improve on your mental wellbeing.
• Health care scheme – this includes dental, eye care, treatments such as MRI scans and diagnostics health consultations, making it quicker and easier to get a diagnosis!
• Employee Assistance Programme – giving you access to a dedicated GP line making a GP appointment quicker, counselling support, legal and financial advice 24/7 365 days a year.
• Exclusive packages – we have access to a range of discounted offers for home Sky TV and broadband packages.
• Giving back - we offer all our staff a paid volunteering day every year to give back to the community. Plus, the chance to be involved in various fund-raising opportunities.
• Death in service – we pay three times your annual salary to your designated next of kin, giving them peace of mind should you sadly pass away during service.
• Pension – we contribute 4% of your salary when you contribute 5%.

About us

We are the energy company of choice for over 800,000 homes across the UK, who enjoy more visibility and control of their energy usage thanks to Utilita’s award-winning app and smart meters. Our customers use around 11% less energy than the average bill paying household.

Since installing Britain’s first smart meter in 2008, we’ve used the latest technology to give our customers more visibility and control of their energy usage than ever before.

Utilita is celebrated for its unique approach to doing energy better – including winning the Utility Week Cost of Living Award 2023. We are also a certified Great Places to work company!

Utilita is committed to its operations to be net zero by 2030. As the first energy supplier with a live carbon dashboard, we believe "what you can see, you can save". Our dedication to educating customers on the cleanest and greenest ways to use energy is unmatched, making sustainability not just a goal, but a core value.

Our core values are powerful, yet simple: Fairness, Smart and Sustainability!

The Luxion Group comprises of the following companies – Luxion Group Ltd, Utilita Energy Ltd, Luxion Sales Ltd, Utilita Field Services Ltd, Procode Technology Ltd and Canary Care Global Ltd.