Procurement Officer - Castleford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Northern Powergrid

    Northern Powergrid
    Northern Powergrid Castleford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    1 month ago

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    Job Description Senior Buyer
    Commercial
    Do you want to help power your career and be part of an evolving energy industry?​
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    An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic Senior Buyer's to join our Commercial team.

    The energy industry is advancing with investment in smart technology innovation and Northern Powergrid, as the company responsible for powering everyday life for 8 million customers across 3.9 million homes and businesses in the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, is at the forefront of delivering a power network that meets the region's needs now and in the future.

    We are a diverse team, creating a smarter, more flexible electricity distribution network that will enable our region to decarbonise and meet the needs of our customers now, and in the future.

    Along with a competitive salary of up to£48,000 we also offer great benefits such as;


    • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
    • 10% performance bonus
    • Agile working
    • Enrolment into our double matched pension scheme
    • Enrolment in a Company Vehicle Scheme or Cash Alternative
    • Opportunities for further professional development, e.
    Work with the business to generate the invitation to tender documents, including scope, specification and terms and conditions of contract


    • Support in development and share knowledge with more junior members of the team
    Advanced commercial acumen


    • Advanced data management skills
    • Experience managing the full procurement process from strategy development, prequalification, through to tender evaluation and negotiation to Contract Award.
    Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent, including relevant commercial apprenticeships


    • Full UK clean driving licence
    • Experience managing projects within agreed timescales
    • Understanding of relevant terms and conditions and general contract law
    • Experience working with Microsoft Office products
    Experience in Regulated Procurement


    • Experience in Utilities or relevant industry procurement
    • Experience procuring services relating to operations, engineering and maintenance activities
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    Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.