Job title: Category Lead – Utilities
Location: Preston/Farnborough Hybrid pattern of 2-3 days based in the main office
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary:Circa £45,000 + Dependent on experience
What you’ll be doing:
Providing day-to-day support to sourcing and procurement activities, either through the management of day-to-day routine procurement activities, or by supporting strategic procurement initiatives or projects
Taking a lead role in the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, from sourcing to contract negotiation / execution and ongoing Supplier Performance and Relationship Management
Managing and influencing internal stakeholders across the business to maintain and deliver an appropriate forward looking realistic energy demand forecast.
Negotiating on existing and new contracts to ensure best cost / service solution to the business whilst striving for World Class solutions.
Supporting the business in delivery of key projects specifically around its Net Zero commitments
Analysing of Utilities consumption and spend
Managing suppliers to ensure there is a professional and effective business relationship with necessary KPI’s in place
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
Prior experience within utilities sector
Relevant experience working with large data sets to provide analysis, insight and good analytical skills
Ability to demonstrate innovative thinking and translate complex procurement guidance into simple, straightforward and practical advice
Energetic, resilient and adaptable – ability to effectively operate in dynamic, fast paced environments.
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills
Desirable:
CIPS qualification or willing to go through it
Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual leave incentive.
The Utilities Category Team:You will be joining a growing Facilities Management and Infrastructure team, headed up by enthusiastic and dynamic individuals. This role has the ability to influence internal / external stakeholders and suppliers, and provides an opportunity to make a real difference within the Utilities Category.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.”
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