Commercial Pricing Analyst in Colchester

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

As part of the Pricing & Cost Stack Team, you’ll:

• Have overall responsibility for generation of accurate Fixed and Flexible contract prices
• Work closely with your own team and other departments to identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies
• Ensure our most complex tenders (many with contract values of millions of pounds) are priced according to precise requirements, helping us to drive significant margin into the business
• Play an active role in the ongoing improvement of systems and processes in Flex pricing
• Identify and recommend opportunities for improvement in tools and processes and updating and maintaining inputs in our suite of pricing tools.

To be successful in this role you’ll ideally have:

• Excellent numerical skills paired with a sharp eye for detail and combined with ability to see the bigger picture.
• Confidence working independently while also thriving in a team-oriented environment.
• Solid PC skills and intermediate to advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel, including managing complex spreadsheets and data analysis.
• Pricing experience within utility environment. Familiarity with process management and related software is a plus, though not essential.
• A strong understanding of Drax/Energy products and proven experience in a B2B environment, collaborating with sales professionals, and managing deadlines is essential.
• Experience with coding languages, VBA, SQL would be advantageous.

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:

• A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
• Private Healthcare
• SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
• Personal accident cover
• Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
• Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
• Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come. Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background.

Think this role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax journey. If you want to find out more about Drax, check out our LinkedIn page to see our latest news. We understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email careers@drax.com. We reserve the right to close roles early when the particular role and/or location has had sufficient applications.