EV Procurement Manager
Full time, permanent
Location
Flexible with travel to UK office locations
Closing date: 22 October
Who we are:
Were not just talking about making a difference, were making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.
Youll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. Were enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.
About the role:
Ready to energise your career? Drax is powering ahead in the EV space, having secured major contracts with household names
and were looking for a dynamic Procurement Manager to help drive our success even further.
Reporting to the Head of Commercial and leading an Assistant Purchasing Officer, youll be a key player in a small but mighty commercial team with big impact across the business. This is your chance to shape a varied role, get stuck in, and make your mark.
What youll be doing:
Supporting the operational delivery of our EV procurement framework
Onboarding contractors and suppliers, and procuring everything from electrical cables to maintenance services
Developing sourcing strategies that balance value, governance, and risk
Leading tenders, negotiations, and supplier relationships
Evaluating spend and driving best value in collaboration with our Supplier Relationship & Performance team
Working closely with both suppliers and Drax Group colleagues to ensure smooth procure-to-pay processes
Who were looking for:
Youll be a self-starter whos flexible, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-moving environment. Someone whos ready to roll up their sleeves and take ownership of a role thats as hands-on as it is strategic.
Experience in electrical, construction, or a similar operational environment would be ideal
itll help you hit the ground running in this fast-paced, hands-on role.
Its a brilliant time to join Drax, with exciting growth in our EV division and a collaborative culture that rewards initiative, youll have the freedom to innovate and the support to succeed.
CIPS qualification? Great
but not a dealbreaker. If youve got it, brilliant. If not, dont worry
were more interested in your mindset, drive, and ability to get things done.
Rewards and benefits:
As you help us to shape the future, weve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support
your lifestyle. If successful in this role, youll get:
A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
Private Healthcare
SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
Personal accident cover
Group personal pension plan where well pay up to 10%
Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body
Were committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing whats right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.
Together, we make it happen.
At Drax, were committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach
here.
Talk to us about flexible working!
How to apply:
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