Procurement Manager

OXBO; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

15% bonus

Job summary

OXBO is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities for a 10GW+ pipeline, spanning EPC, ICP, supply chain and construction services. The role supports a London-based team with a hybrid working arrangement and requires collaboration across the project life-cycle.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in Renewable Energy procurement, strong tender management skills and experience negotiating major EPC/ICP contracts.

Qualifications

• Educated to at least a Bachelor's degree level.
• 2+ years procurement, supply chain or commercial experience within Renewable Energy.
• Experience procuring construction services and/or major equipment for utility-scale Solar/BESS.
• Strong experience managing competitive tenders and negotiating complex EPC/ICP contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement planning and contracting strategies across assigned projects.
• Manage end-to-end tender processes from market engagement to evaluation and negotiation.
• Develop supply chain strategies and sourcing options for modules, inverters, mounting structures, BESS, transformers and major electrical equipment.
• Monitor supplier capability, capacity, lead times, pricing, technology developments and supply chain risks.
• Build strategic relationships with contractors, suppliers and manufacturers.
• Provide procurement input into business cases, financial models and project investment decisions.
• Produce procurement reports, market updates, tender recommendations and decision papers.
• Support contract implementation and handover into project delivery.

Skills

Procurement management

Tender management

Supplier negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Job description

The Company

OXBO are partnered with a well-established UK Renewable Energy IPP specialising in utility-scale Solar and BESS. They're looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to join their London team.

As Procurement Manager, you will lead and support procurement activities across a 10GW+ pipeline, covering EPC, ICP, supply chain and construction services. You will work closely with teams across the project life-cycle.

Benefits:

• Base Salary: £70,000 - £80,000
• 15% bonus
• Hybrid working arrangement

What you will be doing:

• Lead procurement planning and contracting strategies across assigned projects.
• Manage end-to-end tender processes, from market engagement through to evaluation and negotiation.
• Develop supply chain strategies and sourcing options across key categories including modules, inverters, mounting structures, BESS, transformers and major electrical equipment.
• Monitor supplier capability, capacity, lead times, pricing, technology developments and supply chain risks.
• Build strategic relationships with contractors, suppliers and manufacturers.
• Provide procurement input into business cases, financial models and project investment decisions.
• Produce procurement reports, market updates, tender recommendations and decision papers.
• Support contract implementation and handover into project delivery.

What you will bring:

• Educated to at least a Bachelor's degree level in a related discipline (additional procurement or business qualifications are advantageous).
• 2+ years procurement, supply chain or commercial experience within the Renewable Energy industry.
• Experience procuring construction services and/or major equipment for utility-scale Solar PV, BESS and/or grid infrastructure.
• Strong experience managing competitive tenders and negotiating complex EPC, ICP, construction or equipment supply agreements.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy contracts, project delivery interfaces and commercial risk.
• Stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable working across multiple disciplines and engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, organised and able to operate independently in a fast-paced project environment.
• Willingness to travel across the UK, Ireland and Europe when required.