Procurement Manager

About Low Carbon

Low Carbon creates renewable energy to fight climate change. We’re building a net-zero energy company that will power tomorrow and protect the planet for future generations.

Low Carbon was established in 2011 with one goal in mind: to make the biggest contribution possible in the fight against climate change. The aim is to play a key role in the historic effort to move the world to 100% renewable energy.

We are a long-standing certified B-Corporation, and recognized as gold standard for environmental impact. Low Carbon’s climate ambitions are to become one of the world’s first major net-zero energy companies and to have created 20GW of new renewable energy capacity by 2030.

Low Carbon has formed a strategic partnership with the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) to build a leading global renewable energy Independent Power Producer. Low Carbon is committed to the development, investment and operation of renewable energy at scale. Low Carbon invests into both renewable energy developers and projects across a range of renewable energy technologies including solar PV, wind, energy storage, waste-to-energy and energy efficiency.

With a significant international renewable energy pipeline in development, Low Carbon is well-positioned to capitalise on opportunities as the need for renewable energy and energy security increases.

We are extremely proud of the highly professional and talented team at Low Carbon. We have built a positive learning culture that incorporates respect, trust, collaboration, and a shared passion to combat climate change. It is an open, friendly and supportive environment, and we are proud to say we work here. As we grow, we are committed to increasing diversity in the team, and continuing to foster an inclusive environment where we can learn from each other.

Low Carbon is on a mission. Together, we will power tomorrow.

Role Description

This role is based in London and is crucial to the success of Low Carbon’s vision. This person will be directly involved in handling an extremely large capital spend plus be able to understand and articulate the wider impacts of the whole supply chain. A focal point for key workstreams both internally and externally, this person will represent Low Carbon at trade bodies and events, plus constantly seek up to date supply chain market information.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with internal stakeholders to identify the right products and partners
• Monitor activities of partners and the supply chain to establish a database to track from origin to usage
• Manage forecasts and inventories, keeping an accurate record of the cost, process and performance analysis
• Control and minimise the risks (both operational or reputational) that could affect or interrupt the supply chain and contractors
• Understand the environmental impact of the supply chain in order to meet sustainability targets
• Support internal and external renewables procurement sustainability projects
• Be a key contact for all supply chain partners and where identified develop new relationships
• Keep up to date on all technology changes and provide quarterly updates to the Head of Procurement and Supply Chain Team
• Produce & analyse supply chain reports, identify trends and provide feedback to the Head of Procurement and Supply Chain Team
• Implement a new Lessons Learned database

Person Specification

• Experience within procurement and international supply chains with negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to build good relationship with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to multitask under pressure to meet set deadlines and targets while maintaining accuracy
• Strong planning skills with a logical and systematic approach to work, capable of developing and delivering reports, designing processes and flowcharts
• Comfortable with working with a large level of data
• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external teams
• Very good communication skills in English, both orally and written
• Ability to travel domestically & internationally

Skills & Experience

• An engineering related degree and / or MCIPS (or equivalent)
• Demonstrable experience in delivering / leading end to end supply chain process
• Familiarity of a fast paced working environment
• Experience of working with a construction sector is desirable but not essential
• IT literacy, skills in Excel, PowerPoint and capability to handle electronic data
• Strong analytical and presentation skills
• Demonstrable problem solving skills

Our Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus your birthday off
• Discretionary Bonus
• Annual Bupa Health Check
• Private Healthcare for you and your family (medical history disregarded)
• Contributory Pension
• EV Car scheme / Cycle scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Sodexo for commercial discounts and perks