Lead Procurement / Category Manager - BoP

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Permanent

UK or Europe - Remote - United Kingdom

Energy Storage

Reference no. 11627

Lead Procurement / Category Manager – BoP
The Procurement Lead will be the primary commercial creator for Balance of Plant (BoP) and infrastructure works across multiple European jurisdictions. You will own the regional supply chain strategy, leading high-value tenders and negotiating complex construction frameworks. This role is suited to a technical leader who can operate at the intersection of engineering specifications and commercial risk, ensuring regional portfolios are delivered safely, competitively, and to the highest technical standards.
Key Responsibilities
Regional Sourcing & BoP Strategy

Regional Ownership: Lead all procurement processes for BoP across multiple jurisdictions, including RFQs, bid evaluations, and price / contract negotiations.
Commercial Engineering: Partner with engineering and estimating teams to optimise BoP cost models and provide accurate project estimations to the Business Development team.
Market Intelligence: Monitor regional construction markets (specifically UK, Italy, and Spain) to provide real-time intelligence on contractor capacity, material costs, and supply-chain risks.

Contractual & Technical Leadership

Negotiation: Act as lead negotiator for multi-million-pound BoP contracts, ensuring robust commercial structures under FIDIC or NEC forms.
Interface Management: Manage technical and commercial disputes, schedule risks, and contractor escalations to maintain project continuity.
Feedback Loop: Establish mechanisms to compare estimated costs against actuals, ensuring continuous refinement of regional CapEx models.

Scaling & Stakeholder Management

Strategic Partnerships: Develop long-term partnerships with selected regional contractors to support large-scale portfolio growth.
Regulatory Navigation: Work with technical and legal teams to navigate regional grid codes, permitting processes, and local planning requirements.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Technical Foundation: Master degree in Engineering, Procurement or Supply Chain, or relating field.
Industry Experience: 10–15 years’ experience in Global Sourcing or Construction Procurement within the Renewables or Infrastructure sectors.
Commercial Expertise: Strong understanding of procurement contracts, legal frameworks, and risk management.
Language Skills: Fluency in English and at least one additional regional language preferred.
International Experience: Proven track record managing multidisciplinary teams and contractors across diverse cultures and international environments.