Procurement Lead (Energy)

TL;DR

Procurement Lead (Energy): Managing end-to-end sourcing and supplier relationships for low-carbon technologies with an accent on commercial strategy, supply continuity, and operational efficiency. Focus on mitigating supply risks, negotiating terms, and driving cost-effective growth across a portfolio of hardware including heat pumps and EV chargers.

Location: Must be based in the UK, with ability to travel to London and the Midlands for meetings.

Company

A fast-growing energy group on a mission to accelerate the net-zero transition through innovative, efficient, and renewable technology.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end sourcing for a portfolio of low-carbon technologies like heat pumps, solar, and batteries.
• Manage day-to-day supplier relationships and lead performance reviews including QBRs.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks and bottlenecks to ensure operational continuity.
• Use business data to analyze spend, profitability, and market trends to support commercial decisions.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers to align supply chain strategies with business growth.
• Negotiate operational and commercial terms to ensure optimal value and delivery outcomes.

Requirements

• Must be based in the UK with ability to travel to London and the Midlands.
• Demonstrated experience in a procurement and supply chain role.
• Strong autonomy to manage a broad remit and workload independently.
• Ability to work at pace in a growing, non-defined environment.
• Commercial instinct regarding total cost of ownership and supply risk.
• Confident negotiation and communication skills with senior stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• Unique, high-autonomy culture that prioritizes quick decision-making and innovation.
• Named one of the UK’s top companies to work for with a focus on empowerment.
• Flexible work environment with a hybrid-remote setup.
• Opportunities to work on high-impact projects that drive the global energy transition.
• Inclusive, empathetic team culture where unique perspectives are valued.

Hiring process

• Initial discussions with the recruitment team.
• Multiple stages of interviews to assess experience and cultural fit.
• Average process duration of approximately 4 weeks, with flexibility for candidates.