Procurement Consultant Renewable Energy

Maxim Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy organization is seeking a Procurement Consultant in Renewable Energy to join a specialist procurement division in Birmingham. The role involves providing strategic procurement advice to clients on major capital programmes and projects focused on renewable energy technologies. Successful candidates will work with a skilled team, enhancing their career by contributing to impactful, sustainable energy solutions while receiving extensive professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer matching contributions up to 5%

Qualifications

• Experience in relevant technologies desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of embedding excellence into end-to-end procurement activities.
• Good knowledge of UK and international energy sectors and regulations desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist procurement strategy advice to clients.
• Manage and collaborate with a team on procurement services for major projects.
• Support bid preparation, proposal documentation, and work-winning activities.

Skills

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Contract Management

Negotiation

Supplier Evaluation

Education

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

CIPS Level 4 qualification or willingness to work towards it

Job description

A new Procurement Consultant Renewable Energy role in Birmingham with a leading global consultancy organization in a specialist procurement division.

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

This employer offers opportunities for individuals passionate about renewable energy and major capital programmes and projects to join their expanding procurement team.

The Procurement Consultant will report to an established Renewable Energy Procurement lead. You will help clients deliver major capital programmes and projects for green technologies, contributing to sustainable energy solutions for customers and communities.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop their careers, skills, and knowledge by working with industry-leading organizations across the UK and globally, impacting large-scale flagship programmes and projects.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide specialist procurement strategy advice to public and private sector clients.
• Manage and collaborate with a team on end-to-end procurement services for major projects or programmes.
• Support the development of procurement services.
• Assist in business development and marketing of the department.
• Contribute to achieving team and business targets.
• Support bid preparation, proposal documentation, and work-winning activities.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience in technologies such as Hydro-Electric, Wind, Tidal, Waste-to-Energy, Hydrogen, Solar, Carbon Capture, Net Zero, Biofuels, Geothermal is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of embedding excellence into end-to-end procurement activities.
• Core skills in procurement, supply chain management, and contract management, including strategy, contract terms, negotiation, and supplier evaluation.
• Experience in procurement consulting from client, contractor, or professional services perspectives.
• Understanding of responsible sourcing areas like human rights, environment, health and safety, anti-bribery, and labor practices.
• Good knowledge of the UK and international energy sectors, technologies, and regulations is desirable.
• Experience in successful supplier engagement.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A degree related to construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law, or procurement is preferred.
• Either CIPS Level 4 qualification or willingness to work towards it.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This multidisciplinary consultancy is a fast-growing, innovative, and dynamic global business.

The company values diversity and is committed to inclusion. Successful candidates will have opportunities to challenge themselves and develop careers within a market-leading global organization.

Additional Benefits and Incentives

• Salary up to £70,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme with employer matching contributions up to 5%

For more information, contact Nilam Modhwadia, our specialist consultant, at 0203 710 8098 (office hours 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday).
Candidates can also receive a £500-£1000 cash reward for successful placements.