Want to join us on our journey?
We’re looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our Global procurement team, the role will be based in London and as a Specialist, you will be at the forefront of our procurement strategy team for SEFE. Your role will be crucial in securing services, negotiating and maintaining current third party relationships, thereby enhancing the efficiency and success of our operations.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Support operating purchasing activities in an independent manner related to supplies and services for the Group in all Corporate Procurement Categories (which include the following sub-categories – Facilities Management, HR, Tax, Consulting, Marketing & Communications and M&A).
- Point of contact in Procurement for your responsible Corporate Procurement activities
- Supporting Senior Procurement Specialists and Corporate Category Lead in more complex procurement activities
- Development and maintenance of Procurement demand within your relevant sub-categories
- Management of Corporate Procurement contract renewals which are delegated to ensure contracts are renewed in a timely manner
- Subject matter expert, support to existing vendors and escalation point for third party suppliers and related issues
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- Make decisions within the limits of responsibility
- Strong negotiation skills
- Commercial and contract specialist with procurement and vendor relationship management experience
- Strong commercial management and negotiation skills required with experience in leading edge projects in a fast moving delivery focused organisation
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing at all levels
- Strong market knowledge and working across various functions, businesses and regions.
- A strong entrepreneurial and commercial focus with the ability to translate procurement requirements to deliver pragmatic, business relevant outcomes back to the stakeholders.
Our offer to you
In return we offer a competitive starting salary supported by a comprehensive, and broad reaching benefits package which includes
- bonus earning potential
- non-contributory pension
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and volunteering days
- buy / sell holidays
- life assurance
- medical and dental insurance
- range of optional flexible benefits
We are committed to supporting your career growth with opportunities to develop both your knowledge and experience through a blended approach to learning.
Who are we?
Securing Energy for Europe – it’s a simple statement, with a bold ambition. SEFE is not just our name, but also encompasses everything that drives us. To accomplish this, we’re taking immediate action to secure gas supply – but also looking forward, to explore our role in the European energy transformation and how we can contribute to a stable and sustainable future.
SEFE, an international energy company, ensures the security of supply and drives the decarbonisation of its customers. SEFE’s activities span the energy value chain, from origination and trading to sales, transport and storage. Through its decades-long expertise in trading and the development of its LNG business, SEFE has become one of the most important suppliers to industrial customers in Europe, with an annual sales volume of 200 TWh of gas and power. Its 50,000 customers range from small businesses to municipalities and multinational organisations. By investing in clean energies and especially in the hydrogen ecosystem, SEFE is contributing to the energy transition. The company employs around 2,000 people globally and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany.
Join SEFE and help us secure gas supply across Europe and shape a better, more sustainable tomorrow.
Securing energy – now and for the future.
