Head of Procurement (12 month FTC)

Good Energy Group; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Home allowance

Travel allowance

Development allowance

Job summary

Good Energy Group in Chippenham, Wiltshire, is seeking a Head of Procurement on a 12-month fixed-term contract to lead strategic procurement across direct and indirect spend, strengthen supplier partnerships and deliver value for money. You’ll shape our procurement strategy, manage risk and drive continuous improvement across the function.

You’ll work closely with senior leaders, empower teams and influence key commercial decisions to support our mission of a greener, more sustainable future.

Qualifications

• Senior procurement experience across direct and indirect spend.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop teams.
• Confidence influencing and constructively challenging senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver procurement strategies across direct and indirect spend.
• Lead Solar Services and Supply Procurement activity.
• Provide procurement expertise and guidance across the Group.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and optimise supplier value.
• Build relationships with MDs, senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Lead supplier relationship management and negotiate complex agreements.

Skills

Senior procurement experience

Commercial negotiation

Supplier management

Team leadership

Job description

Head of Procurement (12 month FTC)

Application Deadline: 8 November 2026

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire

Reporting To: Peter Skeen

Compensation: £90,000 - £100,000 / year

Description

Looking for your next challenge or an opportunity to make a meaningful impact over a defined period? This 12-month contract offers the chance to bring your expertise to Good Energy, make a difference from day one and support our mission to create a cleaner, greener future.

No day will be the same - here are some of the highlights

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Procurement to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract, helping us strengthen our supply chain, build strong supplier partnerships and play a part in creating a greener, more sustainable future.

In this role you’ll provide strategic leadership across our solar services and supply divisions, ensuring we maximise commercial value, strengthen supplier relationships and support the successful delivery of our business objectives.

Working closely with two Managing Directors and their Senior Leadership Teams, you’ll bring strong commercial insight, procurement expertise and strategic direction to the business. You’ll lead and empower our procurement teams, setting the direction while enabling our managers to drive day-to-day operations.

This is a high-impact leadership role focused on stakeholder engagement, commercial decision-making and continuous improvement, rather than transactional purchasing. You’ll play a key role in shaping procurement strategy, managing supplier risk, securing best value across direct and indirect spend, and ensuring our supply chain supports the delivery of renewable energy solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Procurement Strategy and Leadership: Develop and deliver procurement strategies across direct and indirect spend, aligned with business objectives, commercial performance and operational requirements.
• Solar Services Procurement: Lead the strategic procurement approach for materials and services supporting renewable energy installations, ensuring security of supply, effective stock management and value for money.
• Supply Procurement: Provide procurement expertise and guidance across the wider Group, supporting sourcing activity, tendering, contract reviews and commercial negotiations.
• Commercial Value and Cost Optimisation: Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve supplier value, manage risk and leverage Group-wide purchasing opportunities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships with MDs, senior leaders and cross-functional teams, providing constructive challenge and influencing key commercial decisions.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Lead strategic supplier relationships, negotiate complex commercial agreements, monitor performance and resolve escalated issues, while identifying opportunities for innovation and added value.
• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, coach, mentor and empower procurement managers and their teams, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring clear accountability across the function.
• Governance and Best Practice: Ensure procurement activity meets company policies, governance standards and contractual obligations, driving consistency and continuous improvement across the business.
• Business Planning and Operational Delivery: Work closely with Operations, Technical, Finance and other business functions to align procurement plans with demand, support business priorities and maintain operational continuity.
• Risk and Sustainability: Strengthen supply chain resilience, mitigate commercial and supplier risks, and support relevant sustainability and ESG initiatives.

What you'll need to succeed

We’re looking for an experienced, commercially minded procurement leader who’s ready to make a real impact. If you’re a strategic thinker who enjoys building relationships, making confident decisions and finding smarter ways of working, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll be comfortable working with senior leaders, influencing commercial decisions and empowering teams to deliver their best. Collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement and strong supplier partnerships are key.

This is a great opportunity to bring your expertise to Good Energy, helping strengthen our supply chain and support our mission to create a greener, more sustainable future.

Essentials:

• We’re looking for someone who can join us at the start of December, allowing plenty of time for a smooth handover.
• Senior procurement experience across direct and indirect spend.
• Strong commercial, negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop teams.
• Confidence influencing and constructively challenging senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.
• A passion for continuous improvement and collaboration.

Hybrid working explained: When and where you’ll be in the office

Our office is based in Chippenham, Wiltshire.

For this role, we’re looking for candidates who can come in to our Chippenham office, once a week, based on location.

We offer both formal and informal flexible working options. Full-time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, however we’re open to part time hours for this role at 4 days a week (30 hours).

The office is fully accessible, allowing everyone to participate fully in their working lives regardless of any mobility challenges. We promote work-life balance and flexibility through hybrid working, which combines both remote and office work.

Benefits you can rely on

Great allowances for hybrid working:

£500 work from home allowance - an annual allowance paid monthly alongside your salary to support with working from home costs.

£500 travel allowance - an annual allowance paid monthly alongside your salary to support with travelling to work costs.

£500 annual development allowance: to spend on your chosen development area, whether that’s in your current role, or future roles.

100K total package, including salary and end of fixed term bonus.

Holiday: 25 days annual leave, a day off for your birthday, additional days leave for long service, plus bank holidays. You’ll also have the option to buy additional leave, allowing for a better work-life balance.

Ethical Pension with Aviva: Good Energy offers an ethical pension plan provided by Aviva, with employer-matched contributions up to 7.5% of your base salary.