Energy Procurement Manager

Drive Exceptional Service and Best‑Value Procurement as Our Energy Procurement Manager

We’re looking for an experienced Energy Procurement Manager to join our Utilities team and play a key role in delivering best‑value procurement and exceptional service for our members across the AF Energy portfolios.

Working closely with the Head of Data Analytics & Utilities Strategy, you’ll lead a team of five and help shape our procurement strategy, strengthen supplier relationships, and drive growth across our energy product areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong energy market knowledge, commercial acumen, and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service.

• Lead and support the Energy team to deliver a seamless end‑to‑end member journey, from procurement through to supply management and query resolution.
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships to secure competitive pricing and excellent service.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to grow member commitment and volume.
• Contribute to business planning, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Monitor energy markets, pricing trends, and regulatory changes, ensuring the team stays informed.
• Develop new and existing product areas and identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.
• Ensure accurate implementation of processes, procedures, and reporting.
• Communicate procurement strategies effectively to internal teams and members.
• Support cross‑selling opportunities with other Procurement Managers.
• Attend industry events and support wider business needs during peak periods

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness.
• Skilled in data analysis with the ability to interpret complex information.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational abilities.
• Proven experience in the energy sector and/or energy procurement.
• Line management experience with a coaching leadership style.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Confident presenting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong digital skills, including Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• CIPS qualification.
• Customer service training or qualification.
• Understanding of the agricultural industry.
• Familiarity with Ofgem rules and regulations.

• Champion our Core Values.
• Is driven, enthusiastic, and resilient.
• Take ownership and pride in team performance.
• Build strong relationships and works collaboratively.
• Approach challenges with a positive, solutions‑focused mindset.
• Is proactive, organised, and methodical.
• Is friendly, approachable, and team‑oriented.

Our Values – Being better, together:

• Care – We treat others with kindness, care about the impact of our work, and support each other when it matters most.
• Collaborate – We work together openly and honestly to achieve shared goals.
• Communicate – We communicate clearly, respectfully and in a way that builds trust.
• Curious – We always ask ‘why’ and seek to understand more.
• Creative – We look for better ways, not just the usual ways.
• Challenge – We’re not afraid to ask difficult questions if it helps us improve.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking organisation where your ideas are valued and your development matters. We’re committed to evolving with the needs of our members and the industry, and we’re looking for someone who wants to grow with us.

Salary: Competitive + £6,500 car allowance per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week Monday to Friday

Additional Benefits:

8% employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice)

26 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays. This rises with each years’ service by an additional day, up to 4 extra days

Have your birthday off as an extra days holiday, if it falls on your working day

Free lunch daily from our onsite Café

AF Membership (giving discounts at hundreds of retailers and suppliers)

Life assurance (2 x salary)

Private Health Insurance (couple cover)

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Salary Sacrifice car scheme

Hybrid working (1 day working from home per week)

Free onsite parking