Strategic Sourcing Lead - Renewables in City of London

Job Description

Strategic Sourcing Lead - Renewable Energy

London (Hybrid 1–2 days/week) + bi-weekly travel to North Wales

Up to £62,000 + 5% bonus + strong benefits package

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Strategic Sourcing professional to join a leading renewable energy organisation, supporting the procurement of critical infrastructure, engineering services, and operational spend across a complex and fast-moving asset base.

The role

You will take ownership of end-to-end strategic sourcing activity across a highly varied portfolio, developing category strategies, leading tenders, negotiating contracts, and driving supplier performance.

This is a genuinely broad and hands‑on role, working closely with engineering and operational stakeholders across multiple renewable and hydro sites. You’ll manage a diverse pipeline of procurement activity spanning both Capex and indirect categories, including:

• Major equipment and assets
• Engineering and technical services
• MRO and maintenance spend
• Civils and construction works
• Specialist operational requirements

Given the nature of the business, no two weeks are the same - you might be sourcing heavy equipment one week and specialist containment or isolation solutions the next.

You’ll also play a key role in:

• Identifying and delivering cost‑saving and efficiency opportunities
• Ensuring compliance with HSE, ESG, and regulatory standards
• Supporting procurement reporting, analytics and continuous improvement
• Driving adoption of digital tools (Source‑to‑Contract platforms, Power BI dashboards)
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where required

Key requirements

• 5–7+ years’ strategic procurement experience across Capex and indirect categories
• Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly with engineering/technical teams
• Background in energy, renewables, utilities, infrastructure, or heavy industry
• Strong understanding of engineering-led environments (mechanical engineering degree advantageous)
• Experience with procurement systems (SAP / Ariba desirable)

Package includes

• Up to £62,000 salary + 5% bonus
• 28 days holiday
• Up to 12% pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance (8x salary)
• Income protection

If this sounds of interest, please get in touch at beth@talentdrive.co.uk

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