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Energy Sourcing Analyst (Italian speaking) - Maternity Cover

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Schneider Electric

Energy Sourcing Analyst (Italian speaking) - Maternity Cover

Budapest, Hungary

Schneider Electric 's purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability - we call this Life Is On . Our mission is to be the digital partner for sustainability and energy efficiency: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbldHPFltQQ

Great people make Schneider Electric a great company - and we are currently recruiting for a Budapest-based, Italian speaking Energy Sourcing Analyst to support the sourcing activity in the Italian market.

You will be an active member of our energy and sustainability services group, vital to the future success of the business, and you will play a key role in assisting the team facilitate the delivery of our services to clients across Europe.

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Please note, this is an Entry level role within the team and this will be a Maternity Cover, starting out as a 2-year-long fixed-term contract with the possibility to extend.

Purpose of the job:

Deliver effective and efficient energy procurement services (for electricity and natural gas) for our Clients. Maintain effective working relationships at an operational level with key Internal (Client Management, Data, Solutions, Risk Management) and External Stakeholders (Energy Suppliers). Drive operational excellence by participating in process and service improvements in response to market developments and business targets.

What you will do:
  • Analyze energy supply contract prices and terms and negotiate with energy suppliers to ensure optimal contracts are secured
  • Manage client and supplier relationships through excellent formal and informal communication
  • Work closely with the Client Management and other internal teams to deliver an exceptional level of service to our clients
  • D evelop and maintain a deep understanding of the Italian energy markets and legislation
  • Maintain regular contact with energy suppliers in order to ensure flawless service delivery to our client
  • Effectively create/communicate regional market opinions and knowledge to internal/external clients
  • Manage pre-tender activities through collecting data, invoices, contracts, etc.
  • Manage the tendering, analysis and subsequent contract award and placement processes relating to complex energy supply contracts
  • Negotiate and utilise quantitative and qualitative techniques to deliver optimal energy supply contract terms and prices for our clients through regular interaction with the energy suppliers on the related markets
  • Collaborate with Sourcing leadership to identify, evaluate, and incorporate efficiencies, new services, and innovative ideas/concepts
  • Participate in budget forecast creation process


What we need from you:
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Excel is a must
  • University/College degree preferably in Finance/Economics/Maths/Science or Energy related studies or e quivalent experience in energy procurement / client or supplier management / contract management / negotiations
  • Fluency in English AND Italian is a must
  • Experience of the energy industry gained either at a supplier or an energy consultancy is a big advantage
  • Experience in multinational environment is an advantage


Skills, competencies that can make you the successful candidate:
  • Strong analytical and logical skills
  • Be an excellent influencer, negotiator and collaborator, forming effective relationships with demanding stakeholders
  • Great communication skills, capablility of engaging people of varying levels in seniority and experience
  • Strong time management and organisational skills
  • Results focused and self-directed mindset


What we offer:
  • Life, Accident and Health insurance packages ( Medicover White Spring)
  • Cafeteria allowance
  • Home Office and Utility allowances
  • Yearly bonus
  • Global Family Leave
  • Flexible and hybrid working model
  • WESOP (World Employee Share Ownership Plan) to become a shareholder in the company
  • Engagement groups within the company: get a sneak peek to our company life at https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=Engagement_groups_HU
  • Working at the company that ranked #1 in TIME Worlds' Most Sustainable Companies in 2024
  • International, diverse environment and a company culture that encourages raising questions and ideas - to make an impact
  • Real future career building opportunities locally & globally
  • Working directly with international customers
  • ...and more!


See what our people have to say about working for Schneider Electric: https://youtu.be/6D2Av1uUrzY

You know about us, so let us learn about you! Apply today!

Please submit an English CV.

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Client-provided location(s): Budapest, Hungary
Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/62576?lang=en-us
Employment Type: Full Time