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Amber is an award winning, fast-growing vibrant business on a mission to be the UKs # 1 Utility Consultancy. We are an entrepreneurial business solving problems in the utility industry, currently going through rapid and transformational growth. The Procurement team is pivotal to both the Sales and Service Delivery areas of Amber and is responsible for negotiating and securing energy contracts ranging from energy spends of around £100,000 up to multi-million pound contracts. We focus on tailoring bespoke procurement solutions for our clients and partnering them with the right supplier, ensuring exceptional service.
The Procurement Manager is a pivotal role within the team, driving procurement performance, process improvements, efficiency and leading the way in setting the standard for best practice. You will lead a team of analysts, coaching and mentoring them to develop their industry knowledge and skills, while supporting them in achieving their own goals and vision of success.
You will work closely with senior leaders to ensure the team delivers accurate, timely and value focused energy procurement proposals, providing the best outcome for our customers and supporting our revenue and cash conversion.
What will you be doing?
- Develop Procurement strategies for clients in partnership with the Trading and Sales teams, presenting proposals that deliver expert advice, recommendations and ensure timely contract signature.
- Supporting the Procurement analysts in developing high-quality strategies for their clients.
- Ensure efficient and accurate management of the procurement process to support conversion of revenue to cash.
- Support the technical and personal development of the team using a coaching approach and empowering the analysts to become self-sufficient in both delivery and development.
- Mentoring and coaching the team both technically and behaviourally to create well-rounded team members able to progress in the next step of their career.
- Develop and maintain regular KPI reporting suites.
- Building cross-team relationships, whilst having a positive impact and influence on direct reports, team colleagues and the wider business.
- Work with the Head of Procurement Operations to:
- Effectively manage key supplier relationships;
- Develop new and sustainable Procurement products that benefit our clients;
- Drive efficiency through developing system and process improvements.
What does good look like?
Essential:
- Extensive energy procurement experience and knowledge of complex energy supply agreements.
- Experience of leading, managing or coaching others with relevant success. Whilst line management experience isn’t essential, being able to demonstrate where you have been able to develop the capabilities of others is.
- Wider understanding of core energy consultancy services (trading, bureau, metering, renewables).
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; the ability to communicate technical information to a technical and non-technical audience.
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and work effectively under the pressure of time constraints in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Able to build positive relationships with executive level leaders both internally and externally.
Desirable:
- Previous experience in a line management or team leader capacity.
- An ILM or equivalent leadership or coaching qualification.
- Experience in utilising Salesforce.
Why choose Amber?
Joining an incredible group of people, all on a journey to save the planet, why not? But really… the biggest reason people choose stay at Amber is down to our culture. We have a friendly, informal and relaxed culture, where you are encouraged to bring your true self to work day in, day out. We offer a flexible working environment meaning, you can work where, when and how you want to. We focus on output above everything else. Aside from this, we do also have our competitive benefits package… and not forgetting that we do have an unbeatable view from our Cardiff City Centre office, featuring a fully stocked bar, pool table and lots of plants!
- Private medical care
- Birthday day off
- Income protection
- Enhanced primary and secondary caregiver scheme
- Loyalty vouchers
Here at Amber, we see diversity and inclusivity as a priority and we are always looking for individuals who bring something different to the team. We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
