Procurement Manager – Engineering, Manufacturing & Renewable Energy
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Beth Adams
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a leading organisation within the renewable energy sector. This is a strategic, commercially focused role supporting large-scale operational and capital projects across a complex international business.
Working closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, you will lead sourcing initiatives, manage supplier relationships, and drive procurement best practice across a diverse portfolio of spend categories.
📍 Flexible UK Location | London, Manchester or Suffolk (2–4 days per month onsite)
🏠 Very Remote Working
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing and tendering activity across multiple procurement categories
- Develop and implement commercial sourcing strategies that maximise value, governance, and risk management
- Manage supplier negotiations, contract award processes, and ongoing supplier performance
- Deliver cost savings and wider commercial benefits aligned to business objectives
- Partner with operational and finance stakeholders to support budgeting, forecasting, and procurement planning
- Ensure procurement processes, compliance, and governance standards are consistently maintained
- Support sustainability objectives by incorporating environmental, social, and economic considerations into procurement decisions
- Contribute to procurement transformation initiatives and continuous improvement across systems and processes
- Mentor and support procurement colleagues to build capability and high performance across the wider team
Experience Required
- Strong background in strategic procurement and category management within engineering, industrial, manufacturing, utilities, infrastructure, or energy environments
- Experience across categories such as industrial services, engineering services/equipment, MRO, consumables, CAPEX projects, or technical supply agreements
- Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge and influence at all levels
- Proven ability to manage complex supplier relationships and deliver commercial value
- Strong communication skills with the ability to operate effectively across geographically dispersed teams
- Resilient, proactive, and solutions-focused approach
- MCIPS, Project Management, or equivalent professional qualification preferred
This role offers the opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation operating at the forefront of the renewable energy industry, with genuine flexibility, strong career development opportunities, and exposure to large-scale procurement transformation initiatives.
Talent Drive are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We review all applicants on equal merit and we do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
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