Procurement Manager

Robert Walters UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the renewables sector is looking for a Procurement Manager to shape procurement strategies across innovative technologies like solar and wind. This role offers a chance to make a substantial impact while enjoying excellent benefits in a supportive environment focused on sustainability.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Generous pension contributions

Private medical insurance

Commitment to employee well-being

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within the renewable energy sector.
• Proven record of successful contract negotiations and supplier management.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret financial data.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities and negotiate with suppliers for optimal outcomes.
• Develop procurement strategies aligned with renewable energy technologies.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and manage contracts to mitigate risks.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Cost analysis

Financial analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

A leading organisation in the renewables sector is seeking a Procurement Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping and optimising procurement strategies across solar, wind, battery storage, and other innovative technologies. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to bring your expertise in supplier negotiation, contract management, and cost analysis to a forward-thinking business that values sustainability and operational excellence.

The company offers a supportive environment with flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, private medical insurance, and a strong commitment to employee well-being. You will be empowered to drive meaningful change by securing advantageous commercial terms, building strategic supplier relationships, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. If you are passionate about making a tangible impact within the renewable energy industry while enjoying excellent benefits and a nurturing workplace culture, this role could be your next career move.

What you'll do:

As Procurement Manager you will take ownership of end-to-end procurement activities within the renewable sector negotiating with key suppliers to achieve optimal commercial outcomes while ensuring seamless supply chain operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve developing tailored procurement strategies for various renewable technologies; conducting thorough cost analyses; managing complex supplier contracts; fostering collaborative relationships both internally and externally; defining KPIs; delivering financial efficiency's; supporting capital investment initiatives; aligning procurement plans with broader organisational objectives; partnering with cross-functional teams; communicating insights clearly to leadership; and driving continuous improvement throughout the supply chain. Success in this role will require you to combine analytical rigour with interpersonal skills ensuring every decision supports both immediate project needs and long-term sustainability goals.

• Lead negotiations with wholesalers and original equipment manufacturers to secure cost savings, favourable credit terms, co-funding agreements, and robust service-level agreements that benefit the organisation’s renewable projects.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives across solar, wind, battery storage, and emerging renewable technologies to ensure competitive advantage.
• Conduct detailed cost-benefit analyses to optimise sourcing decisions while reducing total cost of ownership for key materials and services.
• Assess supplier contracts rigorously to ensure best-in-class commercial terms are achieved while mitigating risks associated with supply chain operations.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships that foster collaboration, reliability, performance improvement, and long-term value creation.
• Define clear key performance indicators (KPIs) and service-level agreements (SLAs) to hold suppliers accountable for quality standards, timely delivery schedules, and service excellence.
• Deliver measurable cost savings through structured procurement processes while identifying opportunities for co-funding agreements that support capital investments or technology adoption.
• Collaborate closely with finance and operations teams to ensure procurement strategies align seamlessly with overall budgetary constraints and operational goals.
• Partner with engineering, project management, and finance stakeholders to ensure procurement decisions support project time lines as well as technical requirements.
• Communicate procurement insights effectively to senior management by highlighting risks, opportunities, market trends, and recommendations for continuous improvement.

What you bring:

To excel as Procurement Manager you will bring substantial experience from within the renewable energy sector demonstrating not only technical proficiency but also a deep understanding of how effective procurement underpins successful project delivery. Your background should include hands-on involvement in negotiating complex contracts; managing supplier relationships for maximum mutual benefit; analysing costs rigorously; interpreting financial data accurately; ensuring compliance with industry regulations; implementing sustainability best practices; fostering open communication channels among internal stakeholders; maintaining high standards of accuracy even when managing multiple priorities simultaneously; leveraging your interpersonal skills to nurture trust-based partnerships both inside and outside the organisation.

• Demonstrated experience in procurement within the renewable energy sector with a proven track record of negotiating successfully with wholesalers and original equipment manufacturers.
• Strong commercial acumen encompassing contract negotiation expertise, supplier relationship management skills, and advanced financial analysis capabilities.
• Ability to analyse costs comprehensively while assessing financial risk factors in order to drive bottom-line savings across multiple projects or categories.
• Excellent communication abilities paired with effective stakeholder management skills that enable you to build trust-based relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Advanced numeracy skills combined with proficiency in interpreting complex financial data sets as well as contractual documentation relevant to procurement activities.
• Meticulous attention to detail coupled with the ability to manage intricate procurement processes involving multiple stakeholders or competing priorities.
• Experience securing supplier co-funding arrangements alongside extended credit terms or robust service-level agreements that enhance operational flexibility.
• Up-to-date knowledge of procurement regulations as well as sustainability best practices specific to the renewable industry context.
• Commitment to collaborative working styles that foster inclusivity while supporting shared organisational objectives across diverse teams.

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