Their Purpose – A global renewable energy IPP and investment platform that develops, constructs, operates and invests in utility-scale solar PV, onshore wind and battery energy storage projects.
As a long-term owner of the assets, portfolios and platforms it develops and acquires, the business is committed to delivering sustainable clean energy while preserving and optimising investment returns. Its values of loyalty, honesty and respect underpin its approach to people, profit and the planet.
Location &, flexibility – London based with site visits and occasional travel to meet suppliers, attend exhibitions and collaborate with external teams.
Salary & Benefits – Competitive salary depending on experience + package
About the Job –
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a growing international renewable energy business and support the procurement of critical equipment and services across its project portfolio.
Working as part of the wider procurement team and reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will oversee purchasing and supply-chain activities across multiple renewable energy technologies during the development and construction phases of Independent Power Producer projects.
You will collaborate with internal teams, suppliers and external stakeholders to ensure projects meet their financial requirements, technical specifications and delivery schedules. The position also offers the opportunity to strengthen the business’s EPC and procurement capabilities across multiple jurisdictions as it continues to grow as a global IPP.
Own and manage the company's global insurance programme across development, construction and operational renewable energy assets.
- Support the preparation and management of tender documentation for renewable energy projects.
- Lead supplier negotiations and support the agreement and execution of contracts alongside the Legal, Development and EPC teams.
- Manage procurement and project documentation, including reports, protocols and technical specifications.
- Coordinate communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring all relevant parties remain informed and engaged.
- Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify emerging trends, supply-chain developments and potential suppliers.
- Use market intelligence to support strategic procurement decisions and communicate findings across the business.
- Identify risks relating to equipment availability, supply-chain access, delivery delays and project costs.
- Develop and implement appropriate procurement and supply-chain risk-mitigation strategies.
- Optimise procurement solutions to reduce project costs, shorten supply times and improve overall project performance.
- Monitor regulatory and policy changes that could affect procurement and purchasing activities.
- Support the procurement of equipment and services across utility-scale solar PV, onshore wind, battery energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects.
- Help ensure equipment and suppliers meet the required commercial, technical, compliance and quality standards.
- A completed degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- At least seven years’ experience within procurement, purchasing, supply chain or logistics in the renewable energy sector.
- A renewable energy, energy technology or similar specialist focus would be advantageous.
- Strong experience supporting utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage projects; experience within onshore wind or hybrid projects would also be beneficial.
- A proven track record of reducing procurement costs and improving supply and delivery times across large-scale renewable energy projects.
- Experience managing tendering, supplier selection, commercial negotiation and contract-close processes.
- Strong understanding of the procurement requirements associated with the development and construction phases of IPP projects.
- Excellent project-management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and complete tasks efficiently and on time.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with internal stakeholders, suppliers and external partners.
- Commercially aware, entrepreneurial and strategically minded.
- Able to identify procurement and supply-chain risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
- Comfortable working within a rapidly growing, international and multidisciplinary renewable energy environment.
Amelia.yates@zero-global.com