Procurement Officer
The Job
As a Procurement Officer, you’ll play a vital role in sourcing, negotiating, and managing supply chains for innovative clean-tech systems, while also supporting the implementation of a new ERP system. This is a multifaceted role combining hands-on procurement, systems thinking and collaboration across engineering, commercial and project teams.
You’ll contribute to key stage of technology development and scale-up, ensuring that the procurement process meets technical, budgetary and regulatory requirements.
This is an ideal role for someone with 5+ years’ experience in industry (ideally in chemical processing, oil & gas or similar) who is looking for a high-autonomy position that could evolve into a specialist or team leadership role as the company grows.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop procurement specifications and manage sourcing processes.
- Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships
- Lead supplier performance and contract management activities
- Ensure technical compliance with ISO 9001, Customer specifications and international regulations.
- Contribute to commercial proposals and project planning.
- Visit Vendor sites and attend technical meetings.
- Track procurement KPI’s and report on cost and lead-time performance.
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.
- Support ERP implementation and act as a system champion within the business.
- Collaborate cross-functionality to support engineering, sales and operational teams.
The Person
- Degree-qualified or equivalent industry experience in a relevant field.
- Proven procurement experience ideally in chemical or industrial settings
- Strong commercial awareness and contract negotiation skills.
- Familiarity with hazardous area classifications and their impact on purchasing decisions is a plus.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced, start-up environment.
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented with a hands-on mindset.
The Package:
- Competitive salary and generous stock options.
- Early team member equity in a fast-growing clean-tech company.
- Flexible working hours and a hybrid/remote working culture.
- 26 days annual leave (25 days + birthday), plus bank holidays.
- Personal development budget and learning opportunities.
- The opportunity to shape cutting-edge renewable energy solutions.
To apply please send a full CV. We will be in contact with all applicants within 24 hours.