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Head of Energy Procurement

  • Job type: Permanent, full-time
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  • Reference: 21169167
Our client, The Kent County Council LASER Group, provides leading Energy Procurement and related services for the Public Sector. Buying energy for around 120 public bodies, equating to around £400million per year.

The group has been in existence for more than 20 years and has seen significant growth in recent years. Operating acclaimed flexible purchasing models and a range of comprehensive management services; they deliver cost avoidance solutions to the Group members.

To help develop further products and support growth the Group are looking to recruit a qualified and experienced individual.

Leading a team of Energy specialist Buyers and supporting administration team, you will be responsible for:

• Developing a range of procurement solutions for Group members primarily on a flexible basis
• Using and developing risk management models and tools
• Developing and implementing agreed purchasing strategies
• Overseeing the execution of purchases from the wholesale market
• Working closely with contracted suppliers to maximise performance
• Tendering in compliance with public sector rules

You will need:

• Experience in operating flexible procurement strategies, accessing wholesale markets across a range of indices
• A thorough knowledge of competitive and regulated elements of the energy markets
• Demonstrable inter-personal / leadership skills
• To be computer literate with excel skills to advanced level
• To be educated to degree level or equivalent

Connect2staff are handling this vacancy for the Laser Group, CV’s must come directly to us via the job website link and include details of current remuneration package. Applicants invited to interview will be required to complete our application form and submit prior to attending the interview.

Closing Date 2 March 2012
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