Senior Procurement Manager

Green Recruitment Company; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager to develop and implement procurement strategies for utility-scale solar and storage projects. The ideal candidate will have 4–8 years of experience in the energy or construction sectors and strong knowledge of renewable energy technologies. This role requires excellent negotiation and contract management skills, along with a commitment to sustainability and compliance with UK standards.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of procurement or supply chain experience in energy, infrastructure, or construction sectors.
• Strong knowledge of renewable energy technologies and procurement processes.
• Excellent negotiation, contract management, and cost analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for utility-scale solar and storage projects.
• Lead vendor selection and contract negotiations for major components.
• Manage supplier relationships with EPCs and service providers.
• Ensure procurement aligns with ESG and UK local content goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the company.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Cost analysis

Knowledge of renewable energy technologies

Job description

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Manager to join a leading IPP in the UK

The IPP is rapidly expanding its portfolio of utility-scale solar and storage projects, with a strong pipeline.

This role will focus on sourcing and contracting key equipment (solar PV, batteries), construction services (EPC, BoP), and O&M providers, ensuring best value and compliance with UK standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for utility-scale solar and, storage, and hybrid projects in the UK.

• Lead, vendor selection, and contract negotiations for major components such as modules, inverters, and batteries.

• Manage supplier relationships with EPCs, OEMs, and service providers across the UK

• Ensure procurement activity aligns with ESG, sustainability, and UK local content goals.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Development, Legal, Engineering, and Finance.

• Track procurement KPIs, vendor performance, and budgets.

• Build and maintain a robust supplier database with strong UK and European representation.

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks; support project delivery during construction and commissioning.

• Assist with UK permitting, planning, and grid connection compliance where relevant.

Requirements

Essential:

• 4–8 years of procurement or supply chain experience in energy, infrastructure, or construction sectors.

• Strong knowledge of renewable energy technologies and procurement processes.

• Excellent negotiation, contract management, and cost analysis skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with utility-scale solar PV, onshore wind, or battery storage projects in the UK.

• Understanding of UK planning, permitting, and grid connection requirements.