​Job Title: Procurement Manager

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Remote (UK-based)

Contract Type: Fixed-Term - Cannot Sponsor

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Procurement Manager to join a growing consultancy within the renewable energy and sustainability sector on a maternity cover basis. This role has a strong leadership focus, offering the opportunity to manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team while delivering strategic value to clients.

You will take ownership of procurement delivery across multiple projects, ensuring best-in-class processes, commercial outcomes, and alignment with client sustainability objectives. Working remotely within a collaborative environment, you will play a key role in shaping procurement strategy, driving team performance, and embedding continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of procurement professionals, providing coaching, guidance, and performance oversight

• Oversee end-to-end procurement activity across energy, utilities, and renewable services

• Set and drive procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational and client sustainability goals

• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality procurement outcomes across all projects

• Act as a senior escalation point for complex negotiations and supplier management issues

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and senior client stakeholders

• Drive commercial value through strategic sourcing, cost optimisation, and contract management

• Implement and continuously improve procurement processes, tools, and best practices

• Monitor team performance through KPIs, reporting, and regular reviews

• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations, governance, and internal policies

About You

• Proven experience in a procurement leadership or management role

• Strong track record of managing and developing teams in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels

• Advanced negotiation and contract management expertise

• Commercially astute with strong analytical and decision-making capabilities

• Experience within energy, utilities, or sustainability sectors is highly desirable

• Confident managing multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of delivery

• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000

• Fully remote working with flexible arrangements

• Opportunity to take on a leadership role within a purpose-driven organisation

• Exposure to high-impact projects supporting the transition to net zero

• Supportive and collaborative team culture

• Professional development and leadership experience