Procurement Specialist – HR & Professional Services | Renewable Energy Industry
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Beth Adams
An excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Procurement Specialist to join a leading organisation operating within the renewable energy industry.
This role will focus on HR and Professional Services categories, supporting strategic sourcing activity across a complex international business. You will work closely with key stakeholders to deliver value-driven procurement solutions, manage supplier relationships, and support wider procurement transformation initiatives.
📍 Flexible UK Location | London, Manchester or Suffolk (2-4 days per month onsite)
🏠 Very Remote Working
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver end-to-end sourcing and tendering activity across HR and Professional Services categories
- Develop and implement commercial sourcing strategies that maximise value while ensuring appropriate governance and risk management
- Lead supplier negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance activities
- Deliver cost savings and wider commercial benefits aligned to business objectives
- Ensure procurement processes and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) procedures are effectively followed
- Partner with finance and operational stakeholders to support budgeting, spend management, and forecasting
- Support sustainability and responsible sourcing objectives within the supply chain
- Monitor market trends and supplier performance to identify risks, opportunities, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers across multiple business areas
Experience Required
- Strong procurement experience across HR, Professional Services, or indirect spend categories
- Background within renewable energy, engineering, manufacturing, utilities, infrastructure, or similar industries preferred
- Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders to drive procurement best practice and value creation
- Experience managing tender processes, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and geographies
- Proactive, resilient, and solutions-oriented mindset
- MCIPS, Project Management qualification, or working towards professional accreditation preferred
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation within the renewable energy industry, offering genuine flexibility, strong career development, and exposure to large-scale procurement and transformation projects.
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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