Associate Director Renewable Energy Procurement

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

Job summary

A leading global consultancy seeks an Associate Director in Renewable Energy Procurement in Leeds. The role involves leading strategic procurement services, working on large-scale energy projects, and requires expertise in renewable energy technologies. Successful candidates will have opportunities to develop their skills and make impactful contributions.

Benefits

Generous salary negotiable based on experience

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer matching contributions up to 5%

Qualifications

• Experience in renewable energy technologies preferred.
• Knowledge of end-to-end procurement activities.
• Understanding of UK and international energy sectors desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement engagements towards sustainable energy outcomes.
• Drive development of renewable energy procurement services.
• Provide leadership to meet business targets.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Supply chain management

Contract management

Negotiation

Supplier evaluation

Education

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

CIPS Level 4 or willingness to attain it

Job description

Ref

MAX10195

Consultant

Nilam Modhwadia

Region

North and Scotland

Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire

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 Leeds.

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

• Lead procurement engagements across multiple programmes, projects, and commissions, helping clients progress towards better green, sustainable outcomes across renewable energy asset types.
• Deliver and continually 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 wider 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 technologies such as hydro-electric, wind, tidal, energy from waste, hydrogen, solar, carbon capture, net zero, biofuels, geothermal is desirable but not essential.

Knowledge and experience with embedding excellence into end-to-end procurement activities.

Core skills include end-to-end procurement, supply chain management, contract management, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and award strategies.

Wider procurement consulting experience from client, contractor, or professional services organizations.

Experience in responsible sourcing areas like human rights, environment, health and safety, anti-bribery, and labor practices.

A good understanding of the UK and international energy sectors, related technologies, and regulatory environments is desirable.

Experience of successful supplier engagement.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A degree related to construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law, or procurement is preferred.
• Possession of CIPS Level 4 or willingness to attain it.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This global, multidisciplinary consultancy is a fast-growing and innovative organization that celebrates diversity and promotes an inclusive environment.

Successful candidates will have opportunities to challenge themselves and develop careers in a market-leading global business.

Full details of the employer will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Generous salary negotiable based on experience.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme with 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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