Procurement Specialist in Hartlepool, North East

Lead energy procurement and sustainable sourcing at a major UK manufacturing site. We are recruiting for an experienced Procurement Specialist to join a major chemical/process manufacturing site in Greatham. The plant is entering an exciting new stage, with renewed focus on commercial control, supplier performance, energy strategy, sustainability and security of supply. This is a key procurement role where you will lead commercial sourcing activity across allocated categories, with a core focus on energy, utilities, emission allowances and renewable energy solutions.

What you'll be doing

• Develop and deliver procurement strategies using market intelligence and supplier insight.
• Lead sourcing, tendering, negotiation and contract award activity.
• Deliver measurable cost savings, cost avoidance and value improvement.
• Lead procurement of electricity, natural gas and associated services.
• Develop sourcing strategies, including fixed, indexed, blended and other commercial models.
• Monitor energy markets, pricing trends and regulatory developments.
• Manage energy suppliers, brokers and intermediaries.
• Identify renewable and low-carbon energy solutions, including green electricity contracts, PPAs, biomethane and solar.
• Support energy budgeting and forecasting through cost modelling and consumption analysis.
• Manage supplier performance using structured scorecards.
• Support carbon reduction and sustainability strategies.
• Maintain strong governance, documentation and audit trails.

What we're looking for

• 5 years experience in procurement, sourcing or supply chain.
• Experience negotiating in commercially complex or volatile markets.
• Strong experience in sourcing strategy, tendering and contract implementation.
• Good understanding of supplier management, category management and total cost of ownership.
• Experience or strong understanding of energy procurement, utilities or energy market dynamics.
• Strong analytical skills, including cost modelling, data analysis and market evaluation.
• The ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance cost, risk, compliance and operational needs.

Useful experience

• Energy procurement, including power, gas or renewable energy sourcing.
• Energy-related mechanisms such as CCL, EII, NCC or CPS.
• Renewable solutions such as Power Purchase Agreements, biomethane or on-site generation.
• Broader procurement across indirect spend, logistics or supply chain services.
• Working with brokers, intermediaries or complex supplier markets.
• Carbon reduction, energy efficiency or sustainability programmes.
• Procurement within manufacturing, chemical, process, industrial or energy-intensive environments.

Why apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major UK manufacturing site during an important stage of change and development. You will have the opportunity to:

• Lead energy sourcing strategy.
• Influence supplier performance and commercial value.
• Support carbon reduction and sustainability objectives.
• Work in an energy-intensive, technically complex environment.
• Make a visible impact on cost, risk and security of supply.