Energy Sourcing Analyst; French speaking

Energy Sourcing Analyst

Schneider Electric's purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability. Great people make Schneider Electric a great company - and we are currently recruiting for a Budapest-based Energy Sourcing Analyst to support the sourcing activity primarily for France. This is an Entry-level role. 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.

Purpose of the job:
Deliver effective and efficient energy procurement services (mainly 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
• 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 utilize 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
• Participate in process improvement and optimalization projects
• Maintain regular contact with energy suppliers in order to ensure flawless service delivery to our clients
• 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 French is a must
• Fluency in English
• 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
• An excellent influencer, negotiator and collaborator, forming effective relationships with demanding stakeholders
• A great communicator, capable of engaging people of varying levels of seniority and experience
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Results focused and self-directed

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
• Working at the Worlds' Most Sustainable Company in 2024 (according to TIME)
• 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, suppliers...and more!

You know about us, so let us learn about you! Apply today! Please submit an English CV. At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work. Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: "We see you.

We value you". It's more than just pay and benefits- it's a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker. Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to…