Delivers electricity to 2.4 million people across the North West, ensuring reliable power supply.
Procure and manage tenders, supplier negotiations, and contracts for Electricity North West.
19 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Stockport, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
2,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Project Management
Consulting
Construction Services
Technical Services
Design
Asset Management
Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Infrastructure
Utilities
Residential
Commercial
Role
Description
procurement strategy
tender management
supplier negotiation
supplier development
stakeholder influence
category implementation
Act as a point of reference for procurement processes and best practice.
Execute procurement strategies for products and services, considering commercial aspects, operational risk, economies of scale, innovation, and efficiency.
Work with the Category Manager to implement category strategies through tenders, negotiations, renewals, and other commercial interventions.
Drive innovation and supplier development.
Negotiate with suppliers to achieve best value on pricing, performance issues, and contract extensions.
Build relationships with culturally aligned suppliers.
Deliver tender activities that meet business requirements and comply with governance standards.
Support broader commercial activities and other categories as needed.
Influence internal stakeholders to ensure agreements meet client requirements.
Requirements
tenders
procurement
driving licence
cips
communication
commercial
Experience delivering tenders in a complex commercial environment.
Strong understanding of procurement legislation.
Full UK driving licence.
Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Professional accreditation (CIPS or equivalent) preferred.
Excellent communication and influencing skills.
Proven track record of achieving strong commercial outcomes.
Benefits
Market-leading contributory pension scheme.
Employee assistance programme.
25 days annual leave (increasing with service).
Competitive salary plus annual bonus scheme.
Private healthcare.
Car or Car allowance.
Opportunities for professional development through our L&D function.
Employee rewards portal with discounts on major brands.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
references from previous employers
disclosure and barring service (dbs) check
drug & alcohol test
Company
Overview
2.4 million
Customers Served
Reliably provides electricity to over 2.4 million individuals across the North West.
60,000+ miles
Power Lines Operated
Maintains and operates over 60,000 miles of power lines, forming a critical infrastructure backbone.
100%
Renewable Energy Focus
Invests in renewable energy solutions to improve sustainability while maintaining high standards.
Has a rich history of innovation in the energy sector, adapting to changing demands and technologies.
Specializes in energy distribution, including network maintenance, upgrades, and customer-focused services.
Delivers electricity to homes, businesses, and communities, ensuring seamless power across varied sectors.
Focuses on improving the resilience and efficiency of power networks, future-proofing the grid.
Notable for its efforts to integrate smart grid technologies, enhancing control and reliability.
Experienced in large-scale infrastructure projects, often coordinating with regional authorities and developers.
Culture + Values
Leading in technology through early and continued investment in digitalisation and DSO capability.
Building trust through open communication and understanding local needs via stakeholder engagement panels.
Committing to data accessibility and transparency by sharing information through websites, data portals, and visualization tools.
Collaborating with stakeholders, including local authorities, universities, regulators, and industry partners, to co-develop energy solutions.
A commitment to innovation through delivering initiatives like the Smart Optimisation Output Plan, Active Network Management trials, CLASS, and Smart Street programmes.
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero by 2038
Net Zero Target
Aims to achieve net zero for own operations 12 years ahead of UK's 2050 target.
63% Emission Reduction
Carbon Reduction Commitment
Committed to reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 63% by 2035 compared to 2020 baseline.
£2 Billion Investment
Clean Tech Funding
Investing £2 billion from 2023–2028 to expand network capacity for electric vehicles, heat pumps, and clean technologies.
~13.7M kg CO₂e
2023 Emissions
Total emissions in 2023, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
Joined UN-backed Race to Zero campaign and committed to Science-Based Targets consistent with 1.5 °C pathway
Invested £63.5 million (2019–23) to reduce carbon emissions and support customers
Made all depots and training centres zero-carbon, converted fleet to EVs, installed depot chargers
Developed Active Network Management system to unlock 1.8 GW of connection schemes, accelerating net-zero tech uptake
Awarded £427,000 from Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund to pilot Net Zero Terrace, REWIRE and RetroMeter projects
Inclusion & Diversity
No publicly available DEI strategy, goals or gender‑related statistics on website or LinkedIn