Purchasing Specialist / Buyer in London

We are seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our team. This role is ideal for an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in renewable energy, capable of operating across technical, commercial and strategic dimensions.

You will play a key role in managing end-to-end procurement activities across PV and BESS projects, acting as the bridge between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, and ensuring procurement processes are robust, efficient and aligned with business objectives.

If you have a strong commercial mindset, deep industry knowledge and enjoy working in a dynamic, international environment, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing platform.

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes (RFQs / RFPs / tenders), from strategy definition to contract award, in close coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Support and execute procurement strategies aligned with project and portfolio objectives, ensuring adherence to internal policies and governance frameworks.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers and contractors (EPCs, OEMs, BESS integrators), acting as a primary point of contact for commercial matters.
• Support and participate in commercial negotiations, including the development of MSAs and Framework Agreements with strategic partners.
• Conduct market analysis on suppliers, technologies and cost trends (PV & BESS), maintaining awareness of industry developments and supply chain risks.

Excellent communication skills (in English or/and other European languages) - you must be able to organize your thoughts in a way that others find clear and compelling. When communicating verbally - whether over the phone, on video calls, in person or meetings - you will need to be articulate, warm and engaging.

• Flexibility and proactivity - being an effective team player means being flexible in your approach and open to getting involved with new things, even if they are not spelt out in your job description.
• Intellectual Curiosity - we are looking for someone who is truly interested in our profession and has the intellectual curiosity to delve deep into topics and bring fresh ideas to the team.
• IT Literacy - you should have an interest in technology, including AI and show the aptitude to bring this into your role and the projects you are accountable for delivering.
• Delivery focus - it may sound obvious, but the ability to proactively churn through work at pace and deliver quality outputs matters.
• Passion for our mission 'to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energy.

7 years of experience in procurement, sourcing or supply chain within Renewable energy (IPP, developer, fund, utility), or EPC/construction/energy environments.

• Strong experience in utility-scale PV and/or BESS procurement is highly desirable.
• Experience working with procurement systems (e.g. Jaggaer, SAP Ariba, Coupa).
• Proven experience managing RFQs/ RFPs and supplier negotiations through procurement systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end sourcing events from RFQ/RFP launch through evaluation, negotiation and contract award.
• Proven experience negotiating commercial contracts, framework agreements and strategic supplier partnerships.

Hybrid working - we will need you in the central London (Mayfair) office at least twice a week, but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the week.

Private Healthcare for you and qualifying dependents.

Annual discretionary bonus.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our approach to diversity and inclusion is a natural extension of our values. The collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, talent and hard work form the bedrock of who we are and who we aspire to be. We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race, colour, ancestry, social background, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity.