We are Centrica! We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising a cleaner, greener future. Working here is #MoreThanACareer - we’re powered by purpose. Together we can make an impact that will truly change tomorrow. Whether you’re developing cutting-edge green tech, helping customers on the front line or simplifying operations behind the scenes.
Your work here isn’t just a job – it’s a mission. We all play a vital role in energising a greener, fairer future.
An opportunity to play your part – • The Procurement Category Specialist will aid in the end-to-end management processes and strategy within their designated category area, collaborating with stakeholders and Category leads to execute procurement projects aimed at achieving optimal commercial outcomes for Centrica. You will provide support for crucial categories across both direct and indirect Procurement, emphasizing sourcing agility, turnaround time, and facilitating self-service Procurement across diverse categories.
Location: UK (talk to us about flexible working)
The day to day –
- Contribute to establishing and implementing best practices within the Category.
- Show previous experience in Supplier Relationship Management and Buying Channel Strategies.
- Take ownership of commercial and contractual reviews and negotiations, including statements of work, framework agreements, and contract change notices.
- Facilitate the identification and collection of business needs from procurement Directors aligned with business units and stakeholders and communicates these requirements to third parties within their respective category for fulfilment.
What’s in it for you -
- Competitive salary of £36486.00 plus bonus potential.
- Employee Energy Allowance at 15% of the government price cap.
- Pension scheme.
- Company Funded Healthcare Plan.
- 25 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
- Excellent range of flexible benefits, including technology vouchers, electric car lease scheme & travel insurance.
At Centrica we embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. To build a more sustainable future, we need the best team – a team with a diverse mix of people and skills, where everyone feels welcome and able to succeed. We are dedicated in helping to close the diversity gap and would love to see more females, people of colour and LGBTQ+ employees, as well as those from a variety of cultures and ethnicity to veterans and the differently abled. Supporting diversity and inclusion is a big part of who we are, we are not looking for people to fit into our culture but to add to it!
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This role is being handled by the Centrica recruitment team and NO agency contact is required.