Job Description
Senior Procurement Manager - Energy & Power"High Profile Strategic Career Breakthrough Opportunity"£Very Competitive + Bonus + Car Allowance + Blue Chip Benefits | Hybrid UK Role | You've already made an impact in energy or fuels procurement. You're managing complex supplier relationships, maybe influencing hedging conversations. But your career feels stuck - no movement, too much red tape, and no real ownership.If you're looking for your first step into a true strategic leadership role, this is it.We're working with a global market leader in industrial materials and infrastructure, with a procurement function undergoing major strategic transformation.
This role offers you the chance to take full commercial ownership of a £500m Energy & Power category, and to operate at the heart of the business - not the sidelines.What You'll DoIn this role, you'll report directly to the UK Procurement Director, and work shoulder-to-shoulder with senior Finance, Operations, and Sustainability leaders. You'll have full scope and ownership over:Procurement of electricity, gas, bitumen, liquid & solid fuelsHedging strategies and market timingSupporting renewable and self- delivery (solar farms, battery storage, CPPAs)Leading supplier engagement and strategic contract negotiationsPresenting market risk insights and recommendations to the MD and CFOContributing to cross-border energy steering groupThe business operates within a matrixed, non-hierarchical structure, so you'll gain exposure to regional and global stakeholders across Western Europe - and be encouraged to drive change, not just manage processes.About YouYou may be a Category Manager, Senior Buyer, or Procurement Lead working in:Energy, utilities, or powerChemical, industrial, construction, or manufacturing sectorsA large, complex matrixed organisation with formal procurement structures You'll bring:Deep interest or experience in energy, electricity or fuels procurementStrong commercial instincts and analytical mindsetThe confidence to step up and take ownership in a senior, visible rolePassion for sustainability and supply resilienceAmbition to grow into a European or global role within 3-5 years What's On Offer£Very Competitive SalaryBonusCar allowanceFull hybrid working policyA platform to elevate your career into strategic procurement leadership If your talent is outgrowing your current environment, let's talk. Please apply confidentially quoting reference LX (phone number removed)
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