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Head of Procurement – 12 month FTC
Good Energy. Provide strategic leadership across solar services and supply divisions .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strategic leadership in procurement and supply chain management, with a focus on renewable energy and sustainability initiatives. Proven expertise in supplier management, negotiation, and team development to drive continuous improvement and align procurement strategies with business objectives.
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Strategic Procurement LeadershipSupplier ManagementNegotiation SkillsTeam DevelopmentCost Reduction Strategies
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Hard Skills
Procurement StrategiesStock ManagementContract ReviewsCommercial NegotiationsRisk ManagementSourcing ActivitySupplier Performance MonitoringContinuous ImprovementESG InitiativesRenewable Energy Installations
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationInfluencing StakeholdersOrganizational SkillsSolutions-Focused Approach
Industry Keywords
Supply Chain ResilienceDirect SpendIndirect SpendCommercial AgreementsCross-Functional Teams
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide strategic leadership across solar services and supply divisions
- Develop and deliver procurement strategies across direct and indirect spend
- Lead strategic procurement for materials and services supporting renewable energy installations
- Ensure security of supply, effective stock management and value for money
- Support sourcing activity, tendering, contract reviews and commercial negotiations
- Identify cost reduction, supplier value, risk management and Group-wide purchasing opportunities
- Build relationships with Managing Directors, senior leaders and cross-functional teams
- Lead strategic supplier relationships and negotiate complex commercial agreements
- Monitor supplier performance, resolve escalated issues and identify innovation opportunities
- Lead, coach, mentor and empower procurement managers and their teams
- Ensure procurement activity meets company policies, governance standards and contractual obligations
- Drive consistency and continuous improvement across the business
- Align procurement plans with demand and business priorities
- Strengthen supply chain resilience and mitigate commercial and supplier risks
- Support sustainability and ESG initiatives
- Report to Peter Skeen
Requirements
What you’ll need- Available to join at the start of December
- Senior procurement experience across direct and indirect spend
- Strong commercial, negotiation and supplier management skills
- Proven ability to lead, coach and develop teams
- Confidence influencing and constructively challenging senior stakeholders
- Proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach
- Passion for continuous improvement and collaboration
- Ability to work hybrid, including attendance at the Chippenham office once a week based on location
Benefits
Comp & perks- £500 annual work from home allowance, paid monthly
- £500 annual travel allowance, paid monthly
- £500 annual development allowance
- £100K total package, including salary and end of fixed term bonus
- 25 days annual leave
- Day off for your birthday
- Additional leave for long service
- Bank holidays
- Option to buy additional leave
- Ethical pension with Aviva
- Employer-matched pension contributions up to 7.5% of base salary
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working options
- Part-time option of 4 days per week (30 hours)
- Fully accessible office