Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager - Utilities

Location: Leeds, York or Manchester

Salary: £63,000 to £65,000

Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week

Sector: Transport & Infrastructure

Elevation Recruitment Group is partnering exclusively with a major UK infrastructure and transport business to appoint a Procurement Manager - Utilities. You’ll lead energy procurement strategy and own utilities and commodities spend across a large, multi-site estate, managing risk and delivering against financial and sustainability goals.

The role

• Lead utility and commodity tenders, from shaping requirements to negotiating contracts.
• Manage supplier and meter operator relationships, and influence spend across the business.
• Own the utility asset register and the data behind it, resolving discrepancies with suppliers and Accounts Payable.
• Lead on claims and contractual issues, including leaks and overcharges.
• Direct site investigations when issues are reported.
• Act as the go-to expert on government-backed efficiency programmes.
• Turn complex data into clear insight for everyone from site teams to directors.
• Represent the business at industry events and keep up with best practice.

About you

Essential

• Experience managing utilities or energy projects, or working in a comparable asset management environment.
• Strong commercial and contract management skills, with proven negotiation experience.
• A good understanding of public procurement and contract law.
• Confidence influencing senior leaders, up to Board level.
• A track record of reducing costs without compromising service.
• Experience in a multi-site operational environment, ideally transport or infrastructure.

Desirable

• CIPS, IEMA practitioner, Diploma in Contract Management, or Advanced Energy Manager (Level 3 or 4).
• Degree-level education, though experience and expertise carry equal weight.

What’s on offer

• Generous pension
• Enhanced maternity (9 months’ full pay) and paternity leave
• Cycle to Work and electric car lease schemes
• Employee discounts and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Funded training, recognised qualifications and clear career pathways