Overview

Sky is Europe\'s leading media and entertainment brand. We are transforming our business with energy efficiency and recyclability in mind, reducing waste and supporting operations with renewable energy. Our UK and Ireland operations purchase and match 100% renewable electricity. We are transitioning to electric vehicles for our fleet, prioritising sustainability behind the scenes, and exploring new ways to reduce carbon emissions. We are part of Albert, the TV industry sustainability consortium, and we support the UNFCCC Sports for Climate Action framework. Our science-based target is to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from the 2018 base year.

Role — Partner with Sky Group leaders and stakeholders to execute the Energy strategy, drive energy procurement strategy, and deliver all source-to-contract activity for utilities and services. The role reports to Stefan Welsche, Group Head of Corporate Services Procurement.

What you'll do

• Lead the procurement category strategy for all Utilities (Electricity, Gas, Water, Fuels) across Sky Group (c.£50m p.a.).
• Manage source-to-contract processes for all services in this area; create and renew agreements across Sky Group (UK and Ireland, Italy, Germany), including retailer agreements and potential UK and EU Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
• Provide commercial oversight and operational enhancements of recently closed UK renewable PPAs, ensuring contractual compliance and commercial optimisation.
• Support Sky-wide programmes with Energy impact; implement new energy sources, fuels, systems and processes.
• Partner with Supply Chain Sustainability teams and stakeholders in Sky and Comcast to deliver Sky\'s Net Zero commitment.
• Opportunity to broaden expertise by working on additional Corporate Services categories and contribute to wider Comcast Group initiatives; open to cross-category and cross-company collaboration as part of a dynamic, enterprise-wide procurement function.

What you'll bring

• Proven Procurement experience in Energy Procurement.
• Experience in a global / pan-European function with the ability to manage varying demands within a single project; open to cross-category and cross-company collaboration as part of a dynamic, enterprise-wide procurement function.
• Highly motivated professional with a proactive approach; enthusiasm and self-motivation to overcome obstacles and encourage others.
• Excellent relationship-building/management skills; strong negotiating skills and commercial acumen.
• Excellent organisational and presentational skills; strong prioritisation and project management skills.
• Creative thinking with initiative to find new sourcing approaches balancing operational and commercial pressures.
• Ability to structure decision-making and manage multiple projects with varied expectations.
• Experience in complex accounting treatments relating to VPPA\'s; experience in on-site energy solutions.
• Background in renewables; passion for Net Zero agenda and environmental issues.
• Bachelor\'s Degree or Equivalent; Procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS); experience in additional corporate and business services categories.

Team overview

The Corporate and Business team is part of the Enterprise Procurement function, reporting into Comcast. We balance spend across Sky and Comcast, enabling opportunities to work on projects relating to Comcast, NBCUniversal, and Sky. Corporate Services includes Property & Facilities Management, HR Services, and HR Rewards & Benefits; the team is based in London, Milan, and Munich and partners with stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions that mitigate risk and drive innovation through supplier collaboration.

The Rewards

• Sky Q, for the TV you love in one place
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• Access to Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How you'll work

We offer a hybrid working approach with flexibility on where and how you work. Details will be shared during the recruitment process.

Your office base

Osterley — The Osterley Campus is near Syon Lane station, with shuttle buses to nearby stations, bike facilities, and on-campus amenities including restaurants, a gym, cinema, and more.

Inclusion

We are recognised as an Inclusive Top 50 Employer and a Times Top 50 Employer for Women. We value who you are and the potential you bring and support flexible working. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process, contact our recruitment team.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we\'ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. Depending on the role, past convictions may affect the offer.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution