*We will accept applicants from UK, Spain, Italy & Germany The BESS Commercial & Procurement Lead is a global role responsible for the end-to-end procurement lifecycle and commercial management of Field’s international BESS portfolio. Reporting to the Global Head of Procurement, you will act as the primary commercial authority for BESS tenders, negotiating high-value EPC and O&M frameworks to ensure project bankability and long-term asset performance. You will provide rigorous commercial scrutiny during project execution, managing variations and refining strategies to support our GW-scale ambitions. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Sourcing & Market Intelligence Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Establish and lead a formal SRM program, including Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to evaluate performance and innovation roadmaps. Cost Intelligence: Develop forward cost curves and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models to inform long-term procurement strategy. Technology Roadmap: Partner with Technical teams to forecast BESS trends, assessing the commercial impact of cell chemistry shifts and manufacturing drivers. Risk Assessment: Conduct detailed analysis of cybersecurity and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) implications within the supply chain. 2. Tender Leadership & Contract Negotiation End-to-End Tendering: Lead global BESS tenders (RFI/RFQ), adapting strategies to meet specific jurisdictional grid codes and regulatory frameworks in the UK and Europe. Contractual Excellence: Negotiate robust EPC and O&M contracts (FIDIC/NEC), specifically focusing on liability regimes, warranties, and availability guarantees. Commercial Structures: Define optimal procurement structures (full wrap vs. split scope) based on project risk profiles. 3. Project Execution & Post-Contract Management Commercial Scrutiny: Manage contract variations, extensions of time, and pricing adjustments in collaboration with Finance and Construction teams. Lender Compliance: Ensure all commercial variation work aligns with the obligations of project lenders. Continuous Improvement: Implement indexation mechanisms, rebate schemes, and performance-based incentives to drive value. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Experience & Technical Knowledge BESS Expertise: Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement or commercial management, with deep knowledge of the Li-ion battery value chain and upstream raw materials. Contractual Proficiency: Advanced experience negotiating and managing standard industry contract forms (FIDIC, NEC, JCT). Global Remit: Proven track record managing high-value tenders across multiple geographies and jurisdictions. Commercial Acumen: Ability to translate complex technical problems into clear commercial insights and risk-mitigation strategies. Qualifications: Degree educated (Master’s in Engineering or Technical Procurement preferred). MCIPS/CIPS or equivalent professional certification is highly desirable. Fluent in English; additional languages (Spanish, Italian, German, or Mandarin) are an advantage. Benefits *Please note these are UK benefits and will vary in Spain, Italy & Germany Salary: £80k - £100k We’re offering a competitive compensation package, including participation in our employee share scheme which rewards all employees for the growth of the business. Other benefits include: Enhanced parental leave, for all new parents: 6 months fully paid primary carer leave 3 months fully paid secondary carer leave 10 days fully paid leave for fertility treatment Up to 10% company wide bonus based on company performance Private medical cover with Bupa from day one with the option to add family members. Hybrid working (blend of home and office working to suit individual needs) Nest pension (8% combined contributions) on qualifying earnings 25 days holiday bank holidays £2,000 annual learning & development budget to spend on whatever best supports your growth 1 month a year ‘work from anywhere in the world’ policy Spill: our mental health benefit allowing every Fielder access to equal and unrestricted therapy and resources Green leave: paid time off to do something good for the environment Fun co-working office space in Shoreditch, London or Berlin, Germany Dog friendly office (with some regular furry friends already in the team) Free team lunch once a week Regular team socials Birthday carbon offset: a gift from Field to the world to celebrate your birthday & many more on the way! Why join us? Genuine impact : You will actually be building and operating the renewable infrastructure we need to reach net zero. This is not a green CSR initiative, but a company that is taking a leading role in building one of the critical solutions to a generational problem. Make things happen : We are still a relatively early stage company, and you will have significant accountability to make things happen from day one. You will have a lot of autonomy, will learn quickly, and be given a LOT of room to grow. Define a new industry : The energy market is in a paradigm shift right now, evolving at a breathtaking pace, and you will play a leading role in defining how that market evolves and innovates over the next few years. Exceptional team : We are an eclectic team with varied backgrounds. We have experience scaling billion dollar tech start-ups and building energy companies, as well as deep specialisms in the energy markets. You will learn from and work with a bunch of fun, curious, and entrepreneurial people who really want to make an impact. Our Values Move fast - We’re finishers. Doers. Pragmatists. We take responsibility. We see things through and we always deliver on our promises. We roll up our sleeves and get things done. FAST. Know your stuff - We’re curious and pride ourselves on always learning, adapting and improving. There are no stupid questions here. We’re self-starters. We’re all learning and growing, always. And we take accountability for our own growth Do it right - We do things the right way and never cut corners. We always put safety above profit. We carefully manage the impact of our work on local communities and the broader environment. We are intentional and act with integrity at all times. Work for the team - We are friendly and approachable. We make time for one another, we lean on each other. We learn from one another, and we value diversity of thought and experience so we learn faster and get better Equality, Diversity & inclusion Diverse teams make better teams. Field is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which is as representative as possible of our society. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender expression, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity status, race, nationality, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We published a blog discussing our findings and learnings from our first Equity, Diversity and Inclusion survey in March 2023 which you can read here. Still not convinced? See what our current team think about working here to find out why you should join us!