Businesswise Solutions is an energy procurement and consultancy business supporting clients with energy purchasing, pricing strategy, supplier management and wider cost-reduction opportunities. We work closely with industrial and commercial customers to deliver tailored procurement solutions across both fixed and flexible energy contracts.
We are looking for a Head of Pricing to join our successful Businesswise team. This role is hybrid, requiring 3 days per week in our Nelson (Lancashire) office.
Role and Responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced Head of Pricing to lead and develop our pricing function. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in the UK energy market who can take ownership of pricing strategy, supplier pricing analysis, contract comparison and customer pricing support. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping client pricing recommendations, supporting the commercial team, and ensuring the business maintains a high-quality and competitive approach to both fixed and flexible energy procurement.
The successful candidate's responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
* Leading the pricing function across electricity and gas procurement activities
* Prepare, review and manage customer pricing submissions for both fixed and flexible contracts
* Analyse supplier offers and build clear pricing comparisons for internal teams and clients
* Support the development of pricing strategies aligned to market conditions and customer risk appetite
* Work closely with account managers, consultants and trading support to ensure pricing solutions are commercially sound and competitive
* Maintain and improve pricing models, templates and reporting tools in Excel
* Review supplier contract structures, non-commodity elements and pricing assumptions
* Support tender exercises, renewals and bespoke procurement projects
* Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve pricing queries and improve turnaround times
* Read and comply with the company Health & Safety Policy; taking reasonable care for the Health & Safety of themselves and others; co-operate with managers and other employees in fulfilling our objectives and statutory duties.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements
Essential:
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in the energy industry
* Strong experience in energy procurement pricing
* Proven knowledge of both fixed and flexible energy contracts
* Advanced Excel proficiency, including complex formulas, lookups, data manipulation and pricing model development
* Strong commercial awareness and ability to interpret supplier pricing structures
* Confident working with large datasets and producing accurate pricing analysis
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain pricing clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Desirable:
* Experience working within an energy consultancy, broker, supplier or procurement business
* Good understanding of non-commodity cost components and wider market drivers
* Experience supporting customer tenders and pricing recommendations in a client-facing environment
* Familiarity with reporting tools, CRM systems or energy pricing platforms
What we offer
* Training and development opportunities
* Company pension
* Life insurance
* Enhanced maternity and paternity
* Benefits portal, with a wide range of benefits
If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply now and a member of our In House Recruitment Team will be in touch. Good Luck!
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.