At a Glance
- Tasks: Run competitive tenders and negotiate contracts to secure the best deals.
- Company: Join a leading tech-enabled provider in energy and sustainability solutions.
- Benefits: Home-based role with travel, plus training, pension, and life insurance.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the transition to net zero carbon for businesses.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Inspired is a market leading, technology-enabled provider of energy and sustainability solutions in the UK - supporting businesses to transition to net zero carbon and manage their response to climate change. We are now the UK’s number one destination for businesses seeking expert insight and advisory services to help them manage their energy costs, reduce their carbon emissions and prove their net zero carbon and ESG strategies to their investors and customers.
We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our successful Procurement team. This role is home based with travel to our office (Kirkham, Lancashire) at least twice a month.
The Procurement Specialist runs competitive tender processes for energy supply and related contracts, negotiates directly with suppliers to secure favourable pricing and terms, and prepares clear, well-evidenced recommendations to support contract award decisions. Responsibilities include:
- Gathering and analysing pricing and supplier data to inform tender strategy.
- Negotiating directly with suppliers on price, terms, and contract conditions to secure the best available outcome.
- Preparing clear, well-evidenced recommendations for contract award, setting out pricing comparisons, risk considerations, and rationale for decision-makers.
- Maintaining accurate records of tenders, negotiations, and contract documentation.
Requirements:
- Experience in a procurement, tendering, or category management role, ideally within energy or utilities.
- Demonstrable experience negotiating directly with suppliers on price and contract terms.
- Experience writing clear, structured recommendations to support commercial decision-making.
- Experience of energy markets (electricity/gas) and pricing mechanisms.
- Experience using procurement or contract management systems.
- Strong written skills for producing clear commercial recommendations and reports.
- Good working knowledge of Excel/procurement systems for tracking tenders and contracts.
Training and development opportunities, company pension, and life insurance are also provided.
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