Head of Procurement - UK & Europe Renewables
Leap29 are recruiting for a Strategic and commercially driven Head of Procurement with 13+ years of experience delivering renewable energy infrastructure projects across the UK and European markets, including BESS, Solar PV, and Onshore/Offshore Wind.
Extensive expertise in EPC contracting, global strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations. Proven ability to lead procurement functions that enable large-scale energy projects from development through financial close and construction.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and execute procurement strategy across UK and European BESS, Solar PV, and Wind portfolios, aligned with corporate growth and investment objectives.
* Establish scalable procurement governance frameworks to support multi-country development and construction programmes.
* Lead category strategies covering wind turbines, PV modules, inverters, BESS systems, transformers, substations, balance-of-plant, and civil/EPC packages.
EPC Contracting & Commercial Management
* Structure, negotiate, and execute EPC and multi-contracting strategies across solar, wind, and BESS projects throughout the UK and Europe.
* Develop contracting models (EPC, EPCM, multi-lot, framework agreements) aligned with regional regulatory requirements and project risk profiles.
* Negotiate key commercial terms including performance guarantees, availability warranties, liquidated damages, delay damages, and grid compliance provisions.
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
* Lead pan-European sourcing initiatives with OEMs, integrators, and tier-one contractors across renewable supply chains.
* Conduct supplier due diligence and financial capability assessments to ensure execution certainty and bankability.
* Drive competitive tendering processes (RFP/RFQ), supplier benchmarking, and total cost of ownership optimisation.
Project Management Experience
* Prior hands‑on experience managing renewable energy project delivery across development and construction phases in multiple European markets.
* Oversee procurement schedules aligned with permitting, grid connection, financing, and construction milestones.
* Manage budgets, risk registers, and cross-border stakeholder coordination to ensure on‑time and on-budget execution.
Team Leadership & Organisational Development
* Build and lead high-performing procurement teams operating across UK and European regions.
* Foster collaboration between engineering, development, finance, and construction functions.
* Drive continuous improvement in procurement systems, reporting, and governance processes.
Core Competencies
* BESS, Solar PV & Wind Supply Chain Expertise
* EPC Contract Negotiation & Structuring
* Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
* Cross-Border Commercial Negotiation
* Capital Projects & Infrastructure Procurement
* Team Leadership & Organisational Scale-Up
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please send your CV through to Rob Byrom.
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