Pricing Analyst in Leeds

Pricing Analyst

Key Responsibilities:

Tender Management & Supplier Engagement:

• Take ownership of tenders received from the Business Development Team, reviewing the requirements and initiating the process to obtain quotes from energy suppliers.

• Proactively reach out to suppliers to gather competitive pricing, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of submitted offers.

• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve the most competitive rates and ensure value for the client.

• Track and manage supplier SLAs to ensure timely responses, ensuring tenders are completed within the required timeframes.

Cost Analysis & Pricing Recommendations:

• Input supplier offers and relevant charges (e.g. cost per kWh, standing charges, pass-through costs) into a detailed cost analysis spreadsheet for comparison.

• Analyse different charges, tariffs, and rates to determine the most competitive and cost-effective solution for the client.

• Develop pricing recommendations based on the cost analysis, providing clear rationale and insight to the BDM and internal stakeholders.

• Identify and analyse any complex pricing structures or unusual terms to ensure accurate representation of costs to the client.

Negotiation & Cost Optimisation:

• Demonstrate excellent negotiation skills to bring down supplier rates, ensuring margin protection for both the client and the consultancy.

Timely Delivery & Process Efficiency:

• Manage priorities and tight deadlines, ensuring all pricing tenders are delivered to the BDM promptly and accurately.

• Collaborate effectively with the BDMs and other internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion of the pricing process.

• Continuously monitor and improve pricing processes to increase speed and efficiency, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Maintain a record of pricing offers, supplier communications, and analysis results for future reference and reporting purposes.

• Provide clear, concise reports on pricing recommendations, highlighting key factors that led to the chosen supplier offer.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Ideally have experience working within the energy/utilities industry – billing/data

• Strong MS Excel, comfortable analysing large sets of data for clients

• Excellent written and verbal skills

• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and draw actionable conclusions.

• Meticulous attention to detail in reviewing supplier offers and ensuring accurate data input.

• Excellent negotiation skills, with the ability to secure favourable pricing terms and build strong relationships with suppliers.

• Ability to manage multiple tenders and projects simultaneously, working under pressure to meet deadlines without compromising quality.

Desirable Attributes:

• Strong understanding of energy markets, supplier structures, and industry regulations.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and driven to achieve cost-effective solutions.

• Collaborative team player who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

• Previous experience working with energy consultancy firms or in the energy procurement industry.