Procurement Officer - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Enoda Ltd

Enoda Ltd

Verified Company

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking for an astute Procurement Officer to join our rapidly expanding team in Edinburgh
You will oversee purchasing activities, ensuring that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality.

Within this role, you will also be required to negotiate effectively and ensure that all purchases comply with Enoda Ltd standards.

We are looking for someone with an analytical mind and a strong understanding of product and service trends.

Who we are
Energy is the primary input to everything. Our continued prosperity is dependent on reliable, affordable, clean electricity.

Enoda is an innovator in energy platforms, developing advanced technologies for grid operators and developers that remove constraints to decarbonisation.

Integrated hardware and software solutions slot into existing infrastructure, enabling the grid to become self-balancing and the primary provider of system stability.

We are a mission-driven organisation committed to enabling humanity to prosper on 100% renewable energy.

We are averse to introducing bureaucracy and are building a working culture that enables us to achieve our purpose and change the world.

You'll spend your time:

Reviewing procurement documents and prepare orders
Creating Request for Quotes, Requisitions, Purchase Orders and Receive Delivery Notes
Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies
Managing and maintaining Supplier / Vendor Approval list
Following and enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures
Manging both internal and external Stakeholders including Suppliers
Reviewing, comparing, analysing material costs and services to be purchased
Managing and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records
Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, etc
Maintaining good supplier / vendor relations and negotiating contracts
Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers
Preparing budgets, cost analyses, and reports

The key experience we're looking for:

Degree in accounting, business management or a similar field preferred
At least 1 year of experience as a procurement officer or in a similar position
Conversant with NDA, SLA and MSA
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Good analytical and strategic thinking skills
Ability to negotiate contracts
Ability to multitask, prioritise, and manage time efficiently
Goaloriented, organised team player
Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels

The following would be advantageous:

Experience of purchasing software and Microsoft Office
Liaising with prospective suppliers, and conducting negotiations

Interview process:

Exploratory call with a member of the Talent Acquisition team (Virtual)
1st Stage Interview with the Hiring Manager and wider team (In-Person or Virtual)
Final Stage Interview with the Hiring Manager and a Founder (In-Person or Virtual)

What we offer:

Salary: £35K £45K dependent on skills & experience
Private Medical Insurance
Flexible Pension policy tailored to your requirements
33 days annual leave + Holiday purchase/sell scheme
Dental cashback scheme
CycletoWork scheme
Season travel ticket loan
Enhanced company sick pay & Income Protection
Life Assurance

Although this role is based onsite at Quartermile in Edinburgh, we understand the importance of flexibility and are open to discussing work arrangements to accommodate your individual needs.

Enoda is cultivating an environment where we embrace our vision of sustainable prosperity for everyone. Built on the principles of win-win outcomes and extreme ownership, we strive to act with integrity and be accountable.

Teams are encouraged to be relentless in the pursuit of scientific truth; we strive on the challenge of solving the most complex problems together.

**Equal Opportunity Statement

We are a values-led business and we believe that alignment with those values is critical to successful long-term relationships with colleagues, commercial partners and customers.