Procurement / Supply Chain Manager - Food

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Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Department: Finance
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Compensation: £100,000 - £130,000 / year
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 help expand our capabilities into new geographies and continually enhance our procurement and supply chain practices.
Represent Field and Build a Strong Network
Manage a team of procurement, commercial, and contract management professionals, with a focus on their development
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
Oversee Field’s Most Complex Tenders
Shape our procurement strategy across multiple capital projects (EPC full wrap, partial wrap, split, etc.)
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
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
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., Where appropriate, introduce new systems/software and oversee their adoption across cross-functional teams
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Experience managing procurement and supply chain operations for a complex renewable energy developer, with the capability to engage confidently with technical stakeholders
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., Humble, hands-on, and team-oriented, essential qualities in a growing company environment
Strong communicator and skilled in commercial negotiation
Experience in leading large procurement projects
Strong commercial acumen
We’re offering a competitive compensation package, including participation in our employee share scheme which rewards all employees for the growth of the business. We value our team’s wellbeing and belonging so we invest approx £5,000 a year on a range of perks, benefits and wellbeing activities, including regular team socials and events.
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
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Location:
London
Salary:
£130,000,000
Job Type:
FullTime

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