Head of Procurement & Supply Chain

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Head of Procurement & Supply Chain

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: UK - London

Reporting To: Stephen White

Compensation: GBP 100,000 - GBP 130,000 / year

Description

As Head of Procurement & Supply Chain, you will be responsible for advancing Field's global supply chain, focusing specifically on the procurement of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and balance of plant (BOP) contracts for project construction and ongoing contract management.

You and your team will represent Field in the industry, enhancing our reputation with suppliers and engaging the most suitable delivery partners for our projects. You will stay informed of market trends and technological developments to ensure Field consistently leads in asset development and innovation.

Leading the most complex procurement activities within the business, you will design and employ robust tender evaluation models, providing credible recommendations to senior leadership and the board. You should be adept at managing tenders and negotiating commercial contract terms that safeguard business interests.

Beyond these core responsibilities, you will manage a growing team of procurement, commercial, and contract management professionals. You will play a key role in structuring the team and shaping its growth to support operations in the UK, Spain, Italy, Germany, and further afield.

Finally, this role also has a strategic dimension; you will help expand our capabilities into new geographies and continually enhance our procurement and supply chain practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Represent Field and Build a Strong Network
   • Act as a decision-maker and key industry contact, attracting supply and construction partners
   • Regularly attend industry events, organising supplier meetings to stay updated on trends and technological advances
   • Develop methods to track supplier capabilities, enabling well-timed tender processes
2. Lead an Engaged, High-Performing Team
   • Manage a team of procurement, commercial, and contract management professionals, with a focus on their development
   • Encourage 360° feedback to foster a culture of best practice and continuous improvement
   • Attract top industry talent by clearly communicating Field's vision and goals
   • Support new team members with onboarding, helping them establish scalable, best-in-class processes
   • Be willing to step up and have difficult conversations with third parties on behalf of your team - either in feedback sessions or during tough contract negotiations
3. Oversee Field's Most Complex Tenders
   • Shape our procurement strategy across multiple capital projects (EPC full wrap, partial wrap, split, etc.)
   • Lead large-scale tenders for equipment and construction contracts, managing RFIs, prequalifying suppliers, and establishing clear evaluation metrics
   • Negotiate commercially advantageous outcomes for Field
   • Collaborate with Legal to refine contract clauses, including liquidated damages, warranties, and liability limitations
   • Work with the technical team to onboard new contractors and refine project requirements, ensuring comprehensive and commercially robust proposals
4. Engage Senior Stakeholders Effectively
   • Communicate with senior leadership, regional general manager, and the board to drive optimal outcomes for procurement and supply chain activities
   • Deliver clear, data-driven presentations tailored to a senior audience, with an openness to iterative feedback
5. Drive Continuous Functional Improvement
   • Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements to enhance team performance
   • Develop new processes and policies to streamline operations, empowering the team to deliver high-quality results
   • Consider innovative performance enhancements and cost-saving measures (e.g., rebate schemes, volume incentives)
   • Where appropriate, introduce new systems/software and oversee their adoption across cross-functional teams

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

A bit about you:

• Experience managing procurement and supply chain operations for a complex renewable energy developer, with the capability to engage confidently with technical stakeholders
• Proven team leadership experience, with at least two direct reports
• Demonstrated experience in full-lifecycle contract management, including variations
• Background in large-scale developer, construction client, contractor, or consultancy roles
• Familiarity with industry-standard contract forms (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, JCT)
• Humble, hands-on, and team-oriented, essential qualities in a growing company environment
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to distil clear insights from complex issues
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with all levels, including senior management
• Able to prioritise and manage multiple initiatives within tight deadlines
• Confident in forming and expressing views on technology, company and market strategy, and industry direction
• Strong communicator and skilled in commercial negotiation

Experience and skills we look for:

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience
• Ideally MCIPS certified or working towards MCIPS/CIPS Level 4
• Team management experience
• Experience in leading large procurement projects
• Familiarity with complex construction tenders
• Strong commercial acumen

Job Benefits

Salary: GBP 100,000 - GBP 130,000

We're offering a competitive compensation package, including participation in our employee share scheme which rewards all employees for the growth of the business. You'll be awarded shares when you join, which will vest over four years - and as the business grows in size and value, so will your shares!

We value our team's wellbeing and belonging so we invest approx GBP 5,000 a year on a range of perks, benefits and wellbeing activities, including regular team socials and events.

Other benefits include

• Up to 10% company wide bonus based on company performance
• Hybrid working (blend of home and office working to suit individual needs)
• 1 month a year work from anywhere in the world policy
• Nest Pension (8% combined contributions) on qualifying earnings
• Fun co-working office space in Shoreditch, London
• Dog friendly office (with some regular furry friends already in the team)
• Free team lunch once a week
• Enhanced parental leave, for all new parents:
• 6 months fully paid primary carer leave
• 3 months fully paid secondary carer leave
• 10 days fully paid leave for fertility treatment
• GBP 2,000 annual learning & development budget to spend on whatever best supports your growth