Procurement Manager - Solar O&M (contract)

Climate17 Ltd is seeking a Procurement Manager for Solar O&M in Bristol, UK. The role involves developing procurement processes, overseeing major works procurement, and enhancing supplier relationships within the renewables sector. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, cost efficiency, and training internal teams. Candidates should have proven procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and project management abilities. Climate17 promotes diversity and inclusivity in its hiring process.
Climate17 are working alongside a leading owner-operator of large-scale solar PV & BESS projects in the UK.

They are seeking a highly skilled consultant to develop support robust procurement and supply chain management processes and oversee major works package procurement.

Responsibilities

- Develop Procurement Processes: Design and implement lean and effective procurement and contract management processes for the operational business units, driving cost efficiencies and ensuring appropriate due diligence is undertaken for high-spend transactions.
- Oversee Major Works Procurement: Support the internal teams with the procurement of major works packages, ensuring compliance with budget and timelines and maximising value.
- Planning: Develop and deliver a procurement plan across the group, identifying short-term and long-term requirements and opportunities including identification of KPIs and metrics of success.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Develop processes and templates to enable internal teams to enhance supplier negotiations and relationships, maximising value and efficiency.
- Cost Efficiency: Identify, capture and report savings opportunities through strategic procurement practices.
- Training and Development: Share best practices and develop the skills of the internal teams, identifying and celebrating successes.

- Maintain data security and confidentiality by using information within the parameters of the job role, any applicable SLAs, the company data policies and / or privacy notices and the statutory guidelines set out within the GDPR and any associated UK legislation, in particular data that is generated by CCTV or that may be classified as personal data.
- Comply with all required fire, health and safety requirements for the environment in which you are working, including making yourself aware of the current applicable policies and risk assessments and acting accordingly, and attending any required training.

Requirements

- Proven experience in procurement and supply chain management, preferably within the renewables sector.
- Strong understanding of contract management and procurement processes.
- Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
- Ability to analyse and improve procurement processes.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee major works procurement.
- Previous experience with Avetta, or other supply chain management systems would be very beneficial.

About Us
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process
Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

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