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Entry level Procurement Analyst

Mission 4 Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL8 6AB, England

Salary

£26000/annum Plus £2k Bonus after 12 months

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts

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Sonic Summary

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  • The position is for an entry-level Procurement Analyst within a client's Utilities Team, focused on the UK energy market.
  • Candidates should ideally have a background in Economics or Finance, but those with a strong personal drive and interest in the field will also be considered.
  • Key responsibilities include preparing tenders, analyzing data using Excel, negotiating contracts, and maintaining a contract database.
  • The role offers a starting salary of £26,000 with an additional £2,000 annual bonus after 12 months.
  • Applicants are expected to have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive under pressure, with no specific year of experience required.

Entry level Procurement Analyst

Are you looking for a position offering progression and career opportunity?

We’re looking for a driven, curious, and detail-obsessed individual to join our clients Utilities Team and become a UK energy market expert. If you have a knack for numbers, thrive under pressure, and have the confidence to build relationships with suppliers to source the best deals for our customers, this could be your perfect next step. Ideally you will be an Economics or Finance and Business Graduate with an interest in the markets and how global forces affect them, but we will consider candidates who aren’t graduates as long as you have a personal drive and interest in this area.

What you will do:

  • Prepare and submit tenders to energy suppliers
  • Analyse consumption data and bespoke energy quotes using Excel
  • Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive contracts
  • Present tender outcomes to account managers.
  • Review and verify contracts before final acceptance.
  • Maintain our contract database accurately at all times.
  • Stay ahead of market trends and developments.
  • Prepare energy information and reports for our business and customers.
  • Support the Utilities Procurement Manager with ad-hoc projects.

What you will Bring:

  • Exceptional organisation and attention to detail.
  • Strong numeracy, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Proven ability to build professional relationships — and challenge when needed.
  • A proactive, “can-do” mindset and hunger to learn.
  • Clear, confident written and verbal communication.
  • An ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure.
  • Confident Excel skills.

Bonus points for:

  • Knowledge of or working experience within UK Energy markets.
  • Academic background in Business Studies or Economics.
  • Natural interest in global news and trends affecting energy markets.

Why join us?

  • You will play a pivotal role in delivering a core service to our members.
  • Work in an ever-changing, fast-moving sector where your insight makes a real impact.
  • Enjoy full training and ongoing support to grow your skills.
  • Be part of a collaborative, high-performing team that values initiative and perseverance.

Perks and Benefits

  • £26000 starting Salary
  • £2000 annual bonus £500/quarter *eligible after 12 months
  • Day off for your birthday
  • Long Service Awards
  • 37.5hr week Monday-Friday
  • Generous company pension scheme*Available upon completion of probation.
  • Employee discounts and savings *Available upon completion of probation.

Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application individually due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancy

Only candidates who are short listed will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not be successful. However, we will keep your details on our database, and will contact you when other suitable positions come in.

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