EV Procurement Manager

EV Procurement Manager Full time, permanent Location – Flexible with travel to UK office locations Closing date: 22 October Who we are: We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re 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. You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re 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 we’re 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, you’ll 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 you’ll 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 we’re looking for: You’ll be a self-starter who’s flexible, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-moving environment. Someone who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and take ownership of a role that’s as hands-on as it is strategic. Experience in electrical, construction, or a similar operational environment would be ideal — it’ll help you hit the ground running in this fast-paced, hands-on role. It’s a brilliant time to join Drax, with exciting growth in our EV division and a collaborative culture that rewards initiative, you’ll have the freedom to innovate and the support to succeed. CIPS qualification? Great — but not a dealbreaker. If you’ve got it, brilliant. If not, don’t worry — we’re more interested in your mindset, drive, and ability to get things done. Rewards and benefits: As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle. If successful in this role, you’ll 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 we’ll 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 We’re 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 what’s 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, we’re 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 Talk to us about flexible working! How to apply: Think this role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax journey. If you want to find out more about Drax, check out our to see our latest news. We understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email (email address removed) We reserve the right to close roles early when the particular role and / or location has had sufficient applications