Project Procurement Manager

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking energy company as a Project Procurement Manager, where you will play a key role in managing procurement for innovative projects in H2, CCUS, and Battery Storage. This position offers significant flexibility, including a Home Based contract, allowing you to work from anywhere in the UK. You will lead complex negotiations, optimize supply chain strategies, and ensure commercial issues are addressed effectively. With an attractive salary package and numerous benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the energy transition and make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Company paid private medical insurance

On-site gym facilities

Flexible working arrangements

Retirement savings plan

Bonus opportunity

Subsidised canteen

Volunteering days

Occupational health support

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Significant experience in construction/infrastructure or complex procurement projects.
• Ability to lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Optimize supply chain measures for innovative projects.
• Lead negotiations with external suppliers and senior stakeholders.
• Manage claims and deviations throughout project execution.

Skills

Complex CAPEX & OPEX negotiations

Supply chain optimization

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Business fluency in English

Education

MCIPS or relevant business/engineering degree

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Closing Date – On receipt of sufficient applications

RWE has committed 50 billion Euros, of which 15 billion will be in the UK, on our Growing Green Strategy by 2030. To help us make this happen, we are looking for a Project Procurement Manager to join our team, managing all procurement aspects of projects in fields such as H2, CCUS, and Battery Storage.

The successful candidate will enjoy significant flexibility. The role requires travel according to project requirements, but we are able to consider candidates throughout the UK and offer a Home Based contract. Come and join #TeamRWE and make your mark in the energy transition!

Key Responsibilities

1. Optimise supply chain measures for worldwide and innovative projects in the development, construction, and/or operational phases.
2. Develop and execute sourcing, assessment, negotiation, and contract strategies and terms to suit project activities.
3. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of supply chain in identified market sectors.
4. Lead highly complex negotiations with external suppliers and represent RWETI in meetings/negotiations with senior stakeholders.
5. Optimize the price vs performance ratio and leverage market synergies.
6. Manage claims and deviations throughout the project execution phase.
7. Ensure that commercial project issues are addressed in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Knowledge & Skills

1. MCIPS (or working towards), or a relevant business or engineering degree is desirable.
2. Significant experience in construction/infrastructure or complex procurement projects.
3. Proven skills in complex CAPEX & OPEX negotiations.
4. Strong interpersonal skills, capable of operating under tight timescales with minimal guidance, and effective communication at all levels.
5. Ability to influence and manage across multiple international cultures and a diverse portfolio.
6. Ability to lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
7. International orientation, flexibility, and willingness to travel.
8. Business fluency in English.

What We Offer

1. Annual salary up to £75,000, dependent on experience.
2. Bonus opportunity of up to 15% of salary.
3. Retirement savings plan with company top-up and life assurance.
4. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata.
5. Company paid private medical insurance for you and your family.
6. On-site gym facilities, free parking, and electric vehicle charging points.
7. Subsidised canteen, professional membership subscription, and access to flexible benefits.
8. Additional benefits like Critical Illness cover, Dental Plan, Health Cash Plan, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, Electric Car Lease Scheme, and retail savings scheme.
9. Occupational health support and employee assistance programs.
10. Up to 2 days volunteering per year.
11. Flexible working arrangements within operational possibilities.

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