Associate Director Renewable Energy Procurement

Maxim Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm in Leeds seeks an Associate Director for Renewable Energy Procurement. This role involves leading procurement engagements, improving performance, and driving business development within the renewable energy sector. Ideal candidates will have strong procurement, contract management skills, and knowledge of energy technologies. Excellent benefits, including a negotiable salary and generous holiday allowance, are offered.

Benefits

Generous salary negotiable based on experience

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer matching contributions up to 5%

Qualifications

• Experience with renewable energy technologies is desirable.
• Knowledge of end-to-end procurement activities.
• Understanding of the UK and international energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement engagements to achieve sustainable outcomes.
• Drive business development for renewable energy procurement.
• Provide hands-on leadership and drive team performance.

Skills

Procurement strategy development

Supplier engagement

Contract management

Sustainable outcomes

Education

Degree in construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law, or procurement

CIPS Level 4

Job description

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Associate Director Renewable Energy Procurement, Leeds

Client: Maxim Recruitment

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: eddbde8ab1f9

Job Views: 7

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

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

• Lead procurement engagements across multiple programmes, projects, and commissions, helping clients achieve better green, sustainable outcomes across various renewable energy asset types.
• Deliver and improve clients’ performance and meet targets across key capital procurement themes.
• Drive the development of renewable energy procurement services.
• Lead and drive business development for renewable energy procurement and marketing requirements.
• Provide hands-on leadership and drive the delivery of team and business targets, including Business Generation, Service Excellence, Operational, and People growth objectives.
• Be a business leader, coach, and talent developer.

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 across end-to-end procurement, supply chain management, and contract management, including:
• Major capital programmes and projects procurement strategy and implementation.
• Contract management, supply chain intelligence, supplier evaluation strategies, negotiation, and award.
• Wider procurement consulting experience from client, contractor, or professional services organizations.
• Experience with responsible sourcing areas such as human rights, environment, health and safety, anti-bribery & corruption, and labor practices.
• Good understanding of the 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 and a fast-growing organization. They are innovative, dynamic, and celebrate diversity, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Successful Procurement Consultant candidates will be able to challenge themselves and develop their careers in a market-leading global business. Full details of this employer will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

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