Procurement Manager

Mackinnon Bruce International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackinnon Bruce International seeks a Procurement Manager for EPC services and high voltage equipment across UK and Europe. You will lead procurement activities for transformers, switchgear and related assets, coordinating with development, engineering and construction teams from early development to handover.

You will negotiate contracts, manage supplier relations and drive competitive tenders while tracking lead times and market conditions to protect project timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement for EPC contracts and high voltage equipment is required.
• Strong negotiation skills for EPC contracts and electrical equipment.
• Ability to manage supplier risk on complex infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of EPC contracts and high voltage equipment across UK and Europe.
• Develop and manage supplier and OEM relationships, negotiating terms, pricing and delivery schedules.
• Run competitive tender processes, evaluate bids and manage contract award decisions.
• Track equipment lead times and market conditions to protect project timelines.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, legal and project finance to align procurement with milestones.
• Oversee supplier performance, contract compliance and commercial risk throughout delivery.
• Support cost control and budget management across procurement spend.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Risk management

Job description

Procurement Manager – EPC & High Voltage Equipment

London (3 days/week in office)

Our client is a leading European developer and owner/operator of utility-scale renewable energy infrastructure. They have substantial portfolio of built and operating assets across battery storage, solar and wind.

As the business scales the European portfolio, we're looking for a Procurement Manager for the sourcing and contracting for EPC services and high voltage equipment across the project pipeline.

The Role:

You’ll lead of the procurement of EPC contractors and critical high voltage equipment (transformers, switchgear, grid connection assets) across battery storage, solar, and wind projects. Working closely with development, engineering, and construction teams, you'll manage supplier tendering, contract negotiation, and commercial risk from early-stage project development through to construction handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of EPC contracts and high voltage equipment packages across the UK and European project pipeline
• Develop and manage supplier and OEM relationships, negotiating commercial terms, pricing, and delivery schedules
• Run competitive tender processes, evaluate bids, and manage contract award decisions
• Track equipment lead times and market conditions (particularly transformer and switchgear supply constraints) to protect project timelines
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, construction, legal, and project finance teams to align procurement with project milestones
• Manage supplier performance, contract compliance, and commercial risk throughout project delivery
• Support cost control and budget management across procurement spend

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven procurement experience in renewable energy, BESS, grid infrastructure, or utility-scale power projects
• Strong track record negotiating EPC contracts and high voltage/electrical equipment agreements
• Commercial and contractual acumen, with experience managing supplier risk on complex infrastructure projects