Associate Director Renewable Energy Procurement

Maxim Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking an Associate Director for Renewable Energy Procurement in Edinburgh. This role offers the chance to lead procurement strategies for major energy projects, develop sustainable practices, and engage with top-tier clients. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary and extensive growth opportunities in the dynamic renewable energy sector. Join a diverse team dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Generous salary negotiable based on experience

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer matching up to 5%

Qualifications

• Experience in renewable energy technologies desirable.
• Knowledge of end-to-end procurement activities.
• Expertise in responsible sourcing areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement engagements for renewable energy projects.
• Improve client performance across procurement themes.
• Drive business development for renewable energy procurement.

Skills

Procurement

Contract Management

Supply Chain Management

Sustainable Practices

Business Development

Education

Degree related to construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law or procurement

CIPS Level 4

Job description

Ref

MAX10196

Consultant

Nilam Modhwadia

Region

North and Scotland

Location

Edinburgh

Negotiable DOE

Job Posted

07/04/2025

Type

Permanent

Status

Live: Interviewing now

An Associate Director Renewable Energy Procurement is needed to join a leading global consultancy organisation in a specialist procurement division in Edinburgh.

Associate Director Renewable Energy Procurement will work alongside a highly skilled team delivering best-in-class strategic procurement and contract advice, including end-to-end procurement services.

This role provides the opportunity to develop capital procurement and consultancy experience, working with highly skilled teams to deliver industry leading programmes and projects advice to large global brands and on some of the most exciting transformational energy investments.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop their career, skills, and knowledge through working with industry-leading organisations across the UK and globally, making an impact on large-scale flagship programmes and projects.

Responsibilities and Duties

• To lead procurement engagements across multiple programmes, projects, and commissions, helping clients progress towards better green, sustainable outcomes across numerous renewable energy asset types.
• To deliver and continually improve clients’ performance and meet targets across key capital procurement themes.
• Drive the development of the renewable energy procurement services
• To lead and drive the business development for renewable energy procurement and the marketing requirements
• To provide hands-on leadership and drive in the delivery of both team and wider business targets encompassing Business Generation, Service Excellence, Operational and People based growth objectives.
• To be a business leader, coach and developer of talent

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience in one or more of the following technologies is desirable but not essential:

Hydro-Electric, Onshore and Offshore Wind, Tidal, Energy from Waste, Hydrogen, Solar, Carbon Capture, Net Zero, Biofuels, Geothermal

• Knowledge and experience with embedding excellence into end-to-end procurement activities
• Core skills-sets and experience across end-to-end procurement, supply chain management and/or contract management, including:
  • Major capital programmes and projects procurement strategy and implementation, Contract management, Supply chain intelligence, Supplier evaluation strategies, Supply chain management, Contract terms, negotiation, and award , Contract terms, negotiation, and award
  • Wider procurement consulting experience gained from either client, contractor, or professional services organisation
  • Experience of key responsible sourcing areas including human rights, environment, health and safety, anti-bribery & corruption, and labour practices
  • Good understanding of UK and international energy sector, related technologies and regulatory environments is desirable
  • Experience of successful supplier engagement

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Preferably a degree related to construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law or procurement.
  CIPS Level 4 achieved or willing to work towards

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This premium, multidisciplinary consultancy firm is a global business which is a fast-growing organisation. They are an innovative and dynamic company.

This employer celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all their employees.

Successful Procurement Consultant candidates will be able to challenge themselves and develop their careers in market leading global business.

Full details of this employer disclosed to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Generous basic salary negotiable based on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme with the employer matching contributions up to 5%

Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position

0203 710 8098
(Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday)

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