Job Description
Job title: Procurement Manager
Location: Harlow (Office-based)
Salary: £65,000–£80,000 per annum
Rise10 Recruitment is partnering with a leading renewable energy organisation to appoint an experienced Procurement Manager. This is a key strategic role for a business undergoing significant growth, offering the chance to build and shape a high-performing procurement function from the ground up.
The Role:
As Procurement Manager, you will lead a dedicated procurement team and take ownership of strategic sourcing, supplier management, and end-to-end procurement operations. You will ensure a secure, cost-effective, and sustainable fuel supply for a nationwide operation, while embedding best-practice processes and strong governance frameworks.
This position is ideal for a proactive, commercially driven leader with a passion for operational excellence and long-term value creation.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Procurement Leadership
* Develop and deliver a procurement strategy aligned with business and market conditions
* Lead high-value contract negotiations with fuel suppliers, logistics partners, and service providers
* Monitor domestic and international fuel markets to identify risks, cost-saving opportunities, and trends
* Manage optimal fuel inventory levels and supplier credit limits
Supplier & Contract Management
* Build strong supplier relationships to drive performance and innovation
* Oversee the full contract lifecycle, including tenders, renewals, SLAs, and performance management
* Implement structured procurement frameworks such as rate cards, approved supplier lists, and category management
Operational Excellence
* Develop and own procurement policies, guidelines, and governance
* Work closely with commercial, finance, logistics, and operational teams
* Introduce digital procurement tools, KPIs, and reporting frameworks
* Lead indirect procurement across the organisation
Risk & Compliance
* Ensure compliance with UK legislation and environmental standards
* Maintain contingency plans for supply disruptions and volatile markets
* Uphold internal and external procurement governance
Team Leadership
* Lead, mentor, and develop a skilled procurement team
* Foster a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement
About You:
* Experience in leading procurement/supply chain teams
* Experience embedding procurement best practice within a multi-site organisation
* Strong background in fuel, logistics or the wider renewables energy sector
* Demonstrated commercial acumen and strong negotiation capability
* Understanding of UK regulatory frameworks
* Excellent stakeholder and board-level communication skills
* Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (CIPS preferred)
* Strong analytical and Microsoft Office skills
Desirable:
* Experience with sustainability initiatives (biofuels, carbon reduction, etc.)
* Familiarity with ERP and procurement analytics tools
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment