Procurement Manager

 The diverse procurement team comprises 140 professionals from 28 different nationalities, spanning across four countries: the UK, Germany, Netherlands, and Sweden. Together, they manage an annual spend of 1.5 billion euros, strategically sourcing products and services across various categories. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!   

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

You will be part of the Procurement Solutions team based at Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station in Nottingham which focusses on ensuring best value-for-money procurement and maximizing business and project value for our day to day business operations across the UK.

• In this role you will have the responsibility for low value/high volume tenders and purchase orders across the direct spend categories
• You will have overall sourcing responsibility for executing tenders, this includes supplier invitation & selection, negotiation and implementation of supplier contracts
• Actively manage business stakeholders across all Uniper operations, locally and internationally
• Have close collaboration with the other Procurement functions; Business Solutions, Performance & Culture, and Digitalisation teams
• Perform day to day tasks, such as raising Purchasing orders in the relevant systems & tools; SAP, SAP Ariba
• Actively manage Uniper suppliers ensuring competitive contracts and reliable supplies
• Manage Contracts where required, including contract extensions.

Your profile

We are searching for self-driven individual who is willing to learn and develop within the role of a Procurement Manager with the following profile:

• Suitable experience in the energy industry and/or procurement/purchasing role would be a benefit
• Working towards or willing to start the CIPS qualification
• Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time and understanding when to prioritise
• Experience in using SAP, SAP Ariba or other and relevant ERP platforms would be a benefit
• Ability to manage and to sometimes challenge a wide range of stakeholders and their conflicting requirements

Your qualities

• Competitive salary
• Personal development and Learning opportunities
• Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Electric vehicle charging at our sites
• In house Occupational Health Services
• Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
• Performance related benefits
• Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work or buy and sell extra holiday
• Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

 Your contact

Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager - Lauren.Ryan-Grealish@Uniper.Energy

Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.

 Job information 

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.