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. 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 Develop 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 equivalent 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. Why us? Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive. €25.7bn global revenue 137 000+ employees in 100+ countries 45% of revenue from IoT 5% of revenue devoted for R&D You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. 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