EMEA Procurement Lead - Energy | £95k | London

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); England; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization in the UK is seeking an experienced EMEA Procurement Lead to manage energy and utilities procurement. This role involves strategic sourcing, negotiation, and leading sustainability initiatives. Ideal candidates should have expertise in energy procurement and strong relationship management skills. Competitive salary of £95,000 plus bonus with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in energy, PPAs or utilities procurement in multi-country environments.
• Experience negotiating complex power purchase agreements (PPAs).
• Strong commercial acumen and relationship building with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and contract management of energy across EMEA.
• Manage retailer agreements and optimise compliance on renewable contracts.
• Partner with sustainability teams to achieve company Net Zero goals.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder management

Sustainability knowledge

Education

Degree-level education

CIPS qualification

Job description

Overview

EMEA Procurement Lead - Energy Portfolio | FTSE100 Market Leading Firm | £95,000 + 10% Bonus | London / Surrey (Hybrid)

To apply please send a copy of your CV to [e-mail]

Are you an accomplished senior procurement professional with expertise across energy, PPAs or utilities procurement? This is a high-impact opportunity to join a globally operating market leading household name brand where you'll take strategic ownership of energy, PPAs & utilities procurement across EMEA while supporting the delivery of ambitious Net Zero & Sustainability targets.

As Senior Procurement Manager, you'll manage a multi-million pound spend covering power purchase agreements and utilities such as electricity, gas, water, fuels, and renewable energy. You'll lead high-value negotiations, deliver innovative sourcing solutions, and optimise complex power purchasing contracts.

Operating in a lean, high-performing team, this is a hands-on, individual contributor role with direct exposure to senior stakeholders across the world. You'll have the scope to influence strategic decisions, introduce new energy solutions, and deliver measurable commercial value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end sourcing and contract management of energy and utilities across EMEA markets.
• Manage retailer agreements, renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs), and initiatives to adopt new energy sources, fuels, and processes.
• Optimise and ensure compliance on recently signed renewable contracts, maximising commercial outcomes.
• Partner with sustainability teams to deliver the company's Net Zero goals.
• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies that balance operational needs with commercial priorities.

What You'll Bring

• Track record in energy, PPAs or utilities procurement within a complex, multi-country environment.
• Commercially astute, with excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Leading on complex source-to-contract processes such as negotiation of PPAs (power purchase agreements).
• Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills with senior leadership.
• Passion for sustainability, carbon reduction, and innovative energy & utilities sourcing.
• Degree-level education; CIPS qualification desirable.

This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic procurement leadership with delivering a measurable environmental impact. You'll work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, influencing senior stakeholders and driving transformation across a vital spend area.

If you're ready to take the next step in your procurement career, contact Oskar at [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

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