We’re a London-based climate-tech start‑up, working to reframe how the world views carbon in order to enable a thriving planet. Since 2020, we have pioneered the world’s most versatile direct air capture (DAC) technology to recover historic CO₂ emissions from the atmosphere, anywhere, at any scale.
Backed by 2150, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, the XPRIZE foundation, Stripe, and the UK Government, we’ve moved a brand new climate technology from lab scale to commercial plants in under three years, to empower carbon removal and sustainable utilisation.
About the role
You have the opportunity to join MZT at a crucial juncture in our company’s evolution, transitioning from an innovative R&D startup into a global player ready to implement and scale our DAC technology.
MZT is seeking a Procurement Specialist with advanced expertise in purchasing and cross‑functional collaboration. The role will focus on strengthening and expanding our supply chain by nurturing existing relationships and building new partnerships that support the rapid, sustainable scale‑up of our novel technology. Success in this role will ensure the company secures reliable, value‑driven supplier relationships that are aligned with our growth objectives and long‑term strategic goals. As we continue to scale, you'll play an active role in shaping how procurement works at MZT, not just following established processes, but helping to define and refine them. You'll thrive here if you're energised by making pragmatic decisions with limited information, and take ownership of outcomes even when the path isn’t fully mapped out.
Reporting to the Principal Procurement Manager, you will collaborate closely with Finance, Project Managers, Engineering, and R&D teams to implement robust procurement processes for our Direct Air Capture (DAC) projects across multiple regions.
The role is primarily an office‑based role with occasional travelling to prospective and chosen suppliers, with flexibility to work remotely at reasonable frequencies.
What you’ll be doing
- Translating commercial commitments into actionable procurement plans, working with Project and Engineering teams to define sourcing needs, develop clear supplier briefs, and ensure timely delivery against contractual obligations.
- Driving procurement strategy and competitive tenders across multiple engineering disciplines, including construction & integration and electricals & controls, partnering with the wider team to shape approaches across other categories as needed.
- Evaluating suppliers on a total cost of ownership basis, looking beyond unit price to account for logistics, lead times, and the true cost of supply.
- Negotiating commercial terms and conditions with suppliers to secure favourable and balanced agreements that protect MZT’s interests while fostering long‑term supplier relationships.
- Monitoring supplier performance across Capacity, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Lead Time, developing and driving action plans where targets are at risk.
- Proactively identifying and mitigating supply chain risks, including through strategic dual‑sourcing and contingency planning, to ensure continuity of supply as we scale.
- Maintaining and continuously improving the supplier due diligence framework and records to guarantee that all suppliers adhere to the company's ethical and operational standards.
- Tracking procurement spend and savings across projects, providing regular reporting to support budget management and inform business decisions.
What you’ll need to be successful in this role
- Experience working in a startup environment or rapidly growing company, where processes and work‑flows are still developing.
- A proven ability to work autonomously, taking ownership of procurement outcomes end to end and proactively driving progress even when requirements are still in progress or priorities shift.
- Ability to interface with key engineering disciplines and technical individuals in the specification for procurement requirements.
- Hands‑on experience with hardware products, with an understanding of the supply chains, lead times, and technical constraints that come with physical goods procurement.
- Strong commercial acumen, including experience negotiating supplier terms and conditions and developing service and supply agreements that protect business interests.
- >3 years experience in procurement of major industrial construction and/or manufacturing projects.
Ideally, you’ll also have:
- Background in engineering or science, with a focus on energy or environmental technologies.
- Experience in industries such as carbon capture, energy, oil & gas, chemicals, or other process‑driven sectors. Experience in adjacent industries such as automotive, or advanced manufacturing is also valued.
- Experience across multiple industries.
- Familiarity with EPC project structures and the procurement dynamics that come with engineering‑led, capital intensive projects.
- A track record of building or implementing procurement processes or functions from scratch, bringing structure to environments where little previously existed.
- Basic understanding of fundamental electrochemistry principles and background industrial chemistry knowledge.
What can we offer you?
- 30 days of Annual Leave.
- 3 months enhanced Paternity/Maternity Leave.
- Access to medical cover.
- Employee Share Options Programme.
- Christmas holidays office closure.
- Opportunities to directly impact where our company is headed.
- A high‑growth, high‑trust environment that encourages bold creativity.
At Mission Zero, we value diversity of cultural backgrounds, experience, and perspectives, and leverage these qualities to create exceptional outcomes. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, sex, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Please do not hesitate to let us know if you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation.
Our hiring process
Kindly allow us up to two weeks to review your application. Providing both of our schedules align, the total hiring process should take 3-5 weeks total to wrap up.
- Application review
- Interview with Head of Product/Line Manager (30 mins)
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