Strategic Procurement Specialist

Spencer Ogden; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global offshore wind turbine manufacturer is seeking an experienced Strategic Procurement Specialist for a hybrid role in Warwick. This position requires strong sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management skills, aimed at enhancing supply chain resilience in the renewable energy sector. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience and a strong background in direct procurement, particularly in aerospace or engineering components.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Long-term contract opportunity

Hybrid working model with flexibility

Qualifications

• 10+ years in strategic procurement or direct sourcing.
• Strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation skills.
• Experience in technical or engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and negotiations for direct material categories.
• Manage end-to-end procurement strategies and supplier selection.
• Negotiate contracts and terms to minimise commercial risk.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation skills

Cost breakdown analysis

Supplier relationship management

Risk management

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

CIPS certification

Master's degree

Job description

Spencer Ogden on behalf of a leading global offshore wind turbine manufacturer is seeking an experienced Strategic Procurement Specialist to support critical sourcing and supplier management projects.

Job Title: Strategic Procurement Specialist
Location: West Midlands (Hybrid)
Contract: 6-Month Rolling Contract
Rate: Competitive Day Rate (Inside IR35) (GBP400 - GBP450)
Industry: Renewable Energy / Offshore Wind

About the Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of the renewable energy sector in a high-impact role that directly supports global supply chain resilience and cost optimisation.

You'll be working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, responsible for leading sourcing initiatives, negotiating contracts, and delivering robust supplier strategies across high-value direct components.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and negotiations for direct material categories, including aerospace and industrial components.
• Conduct cost breakdowns and total cost of acquisition (TCA) analysis to drive cost savings.
• Manage end-to-end procurement strategies and supplier selection processes.
• Support bid preparation by aligning supplier capability and cost with project needs.
• Negotiate contracts and terms to minimise commercial risk and ensure continuity of supply.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and project management teams to align procurement with project deliverables.
• Drive value engineering and resourcing strategies across global supply bases.
• Monitor and report procurement KPIs and project spend.

What We re Looking For

• 10+ years experience in strategic procurement, commodity management, or direct sourcing.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven contract negotiation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes and cost/value engineering.
• Ability to work independently and manage supplier relationships across global, matrixed organisations.
• Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, cost modelling).
• Experience working on large-scale, project-based procurement in technical or engineering environments.
• Bachelor s degree essential; CIPS and/or Master s degree preferred.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Strategic sourcing / spend analysis
• Direct procurement (aerospace, industrial, or engineering components)
• Cost breakdown analysis & TCO modelling
• Supplier relationship management (SRM)
• Risk management in global supply chains
• Working knowledge of contractual T&Cs and bid support

Why Apply?

• Join a global leader in offshore wind and renewable energy
• Play a key role in shaping supplier strategies for complex, high-value programmes
• Competitive daily rate and long-term contract opportunity (inside IR35)
• Hybrid working model with flexibility