Procurement Manager

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.

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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. xwzovoh
• Willingness to travel across the UK, Ireland and Europe when required.