Procurement Specialist - Onshore Wind

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ZipRecruiter seeks a motivated Procurement Specialist focused on onshore wind renewable energy projects. The successful candidate will manage procurement functions, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with project teams to achieve project goals, bringing strong commercial acumen and a background in capital-intensive industries.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale projects in utilities or capital-intensive industries.
• Proven success in supplier negotiations and understanding of contract management principles.
• Strong skills in negotiation and influencing.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and contract activities for onshore wind projects.
• Lead contract negotiations ensuring value for money and risk management.
• Monitor supply market trends and maintain supplier relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Commercial Acumen

Project Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Education

Degree in quantity surveying or related business discipline

Job description

Job Description

Procurement Specialist – Onshore Wind

Contract Length: 12 Months (Renewable)

Location: Hybrid (remote working with occasional visits to offices in London/Edinburgh/Durham/Newcastle)

Daily Rate: up to £600pd DOE(Inside IR35)

Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about all things procurement? Do you want to be part of a company at the forefront of the transition to a Net Zero future? If so, we may have just the role for you…

We’re seeking a Procurement Specialist to play a key role in supporting the growth of renewable energy by managing procurement and contract activities across onshore wind projects in the UK and Irish markets. Reporting to the Procurement and Contracts Manager, you’ll work closely with development and construction teams to deliver effective procurement solutions aligned with project goals and business requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing

Based at one of our UK office locations, your responsibilities will include:

• Initiating and implementing procurement plans, with engagement and support from key internal stakeholders
• Identifying, selecting, and prequalifying suppliers for upcoming projects and initiatives
• Preparing and managing formal and informal RfQs to align supply chain capabilities with project opportunities
• Analysing and evaluating tender responses
• Leading or supporting contract negotiations with suppliers (£50K–£200M), ensuring value for money, risk management, and commercial efficiency
• Preparing governance documentation and contributing to financial approval processes
• Managing contracts including reporting, processing payment applications and invoices, handling variations, claims, disputes, and final accounts
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers to drive performance and foster a partnership-based approach
• Monitoring supply market trends and developments to inform risk mitigation strategies and competitive analysis

What You’ll Need to Succeed

You’ll be a motivated and proactive professional, confident in managing procurement activities in line with internal policies and procedures. A collaborative approach, strong commercial acumen, and an eye for detail are essential.

You will bring:

• Experience supporting large-scale projects within a project team environment, ideally with a background in commercial management, quantity surveying, or procurement
• A track record within capital-intensive industries such as utilities, oil & gas, mining, or defence
• Proven success in supplier negotiations and tender processes
• Strong understanding of procurement and contract management principles
• Solid negotiation and influencing skills with working knowledge of contract law

Desirable:

• Prior experience in renewable energy projects, particularly onshore wind
• MCIPS or RICS qualified (or working towards full membership)
• Degree in quantity surveying, procurement, or a related business discipline

If you're interested in this role please apply here and we'll be in touch very soon.