ABOUT ZENOBE
Our mission is to make clean power accessible and to create a positive impact on communities and the environment. We design, finance, build and operate the world’s most sophisticated battery systems, enabling the uptake of renewable power, electrifying fleets, and providing clean portable power through repurposed electric vehicle batteries. Our proprietary software and data analysis optimise operational performance, reduce emissions and costs.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Procurement Manager for EV Operations & Maintenance (O&M) is responsible for the end‑to‑end sourcing, onboarding, contracting and management of suppliers delivering critical O&M services for EV charging and infrastructure assets. This role ensures resilient, cost‑optimised, compliant supply chains for EV chargers, infrastructure maintenance and electrical harness work across multiple geographies.
DAY‑TO‑DAY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Procurement & Category Leadership
- Own the global procurement strategy for O&M categories, including:
- EV charger solutions AC and DC
- Field service providers
- LV/HV/MV electrical works and harness suppliers
- Infrastructure maintenance (civils, grid connections, metering, switchgear)
- Develop category plans, supplier segmentation and multi‑year sourcing roadmaps.
- Drive standardisation of contracts, SLAs and commercial models across regions.
- Ensure all suppliers align with quality, performance and sustainability standards.
- Support asset management strategy development and onboarding of critical suppliers.
Sourcing & Supplier Selection
- Lead tender (RFI/RFP/RFQ) processes across UK markets supporting the wider global business, ensuring standardisation of SLA and contractual frameworks.
- Conduct market assessments and benchmarking to identify best‑fit suppliers, building global knowledge of key providers and becoming a subject‑matter expert.
- Manage supplier due diligence, including technical capability, operational readiness, HSSE compliance, cybersecurity (where relevant) and financial robustness.
- Develop and negotiate optimal commercial terms, pricing structures and long‑term frameworks.
Supplier Onboarding & Contracting
- Own the onboarding lifecycle for all O&M suppliers, ensuring:
- Compliance with procurement policies
- Completion of risk assessments
- Collaboration with Legal on agreements, NDAs, MSAs and regional frameworks
- Establish measurable KPIs and SLAs for service uptime, repair targets, call‑out response times and parts availability.
Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
- Act as the primary procurement partner for the global O&M organisation.
- Run regular supplier business reviews to track performance, safety, availability and cost metrics.
- Resolve escalations related to service quality, supply reliability or contractual non‑compliance.
- Support continuous improvement programmes to drive downtime reduction and asset longevity.
Operational Support & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Work with O&M, Engineering and Asset Management to forecast demand for repair, replacement and upgrade services.
- Partner with Finance on budgeting, cost modelling and savings reporting.
- Align with Product and Engineering teams to understand new hardware rollouts and technical updates impacting O&M services.
- Support operational rollout teams during station deployment and commissioning.
Risk, Compliance & Sustainability
- Identify and mitigate supply, safety and operational risks across the O&M value chain.
- Ensure all sourcing aligns with regulatory requirements (electrical, environmental, labour and regional standards).
- Support ESG goals, including supplier carbon reporting, end‑of‑life management and circularity of components.
- Maintain transparent documentation and audit‑ready processes.
Health and Safety
- Actively contribute to Zenobe's commitment to health and safety, wellbeing and sustainability by integrating these principles into daily responsibilities and fostering a culture that prioritises safety, wellbeing and environmental sustainability in our business operations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience & Background
- 5+ years in Procurement, Supply Chain (ideally Energy, EV, Utilities, Transportation).
- Experience managing technical O&M categories.
- Comfortable operating in a fast‑growth, multi‑country environment.
- Demonstrated negotiation experience with service and hardware suppliers.
Technical Knowledge
- Previous experience operating in an EV business or strong background in O&M procurements.
- Familiarity with EV chargers, asset maintenance lifecycles or distributed infrastructure.
- Knowledge of procurement best practices, contracting and supplier risk management.
Soft Skills
- Strong stakeholder leadership and communication across technical and non‑technical teams.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and suppliers globally.
- Analytical mindset with strong commercial acumen.
- Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
WORKING AT ZENOBE
We’re passionate about sustainability and offer a pioneering and collaborative working environment, encouraging ownership of career progression and celebrating creative thinking.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Up to 33% annual bonus
- 25 days holiday, increasing with length of service up to 30 days, plus bank holidays
- Private Medical Insurance
- £1,500 training budget per year
- EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Pension scheme, up to 8% matched contributions
- Enhanced parental leave
- Cash back health plan
- Plus more
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We work to provide equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, where everyone is fairly treated in the application process and through their career at Zenobē. If adjustments would help improve your experience with Zenobē, please let us know when you apply.
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