Procurement Officer

Senior Grid & ICP Procurement Manager – Renewable Energy (Solar Power) Location: home-based Travel: up to 30% of time - to Head Office in Chippenham & sites Hours: 37.5 hours per week, full time, permanent Help shape the future of clean energy! Belectric UK is seeking an experienced professional with deep expertise in grid and procurement to join our growing team.

At Belectric UK, you'll be part of a passionate team committed to building a sustainable future. We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a real impact in the renewable energy sector.

Competitive salary Bonus Full health cover & 4x Life Cover Up to 6% employer pension contribution 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Perkbox employee benefits account Access to an Employee Assistance Program Interact with Grid & ICP subcontractors to obtain relevant quotes based on the grid connection offers for projects under tender.

Monitor and evaluate bid performance metrics and understand market position and pricing, make suggestions for policy and process improvements. Interrogate subcontractor offers for missing scope, deviations and cost improvements. Build up the cost estimate, ensure all costs are properly validated and adequate risks provisions are considered for projects.

Expand the base of Grid connection & ICP subcontractors for solar PV and battery storage projects. Develop a supplier database for key equipment. Collaborate with global procurement team and colleagues to ensure sharing of key supplier and market information whilst ensuring consistency of approach in procurement strategies across the Belectric Group. Expanding the portfolio of Grid & ICP subcontractors and suppliers.

Participate in sales calls with customers, subcontractors and OEMs. Estimate Costs for Grid Connection of Belectric Power Plants Support the engineering and project delivery teams to improve the strategy for the delivery of interconnection works and battery storage project delivery.

Extensive experience with Grid / ICP contractors and ICP-related works – including: Export cables At least 5 years experience in a procurement, commercial management or supply chain role within the utility-scale solar/PV EPC, Battery Storage Energy Systems, Power Infrastructure or utilities/grid connection project sectors.

Degree in electrical engineering, power engineering, supply chain management or degree in procurement, commercial management with strong power sector experience. Expertise in procurement and commercial negotiation for electrical infrastructure (11kV–132kV) Ability to manage supplier relationships with ICP contractors, cable suppliers, switchgear manufacturers, including civil subcontracting scope of works.

Excellent contract negotiation and tender evaluation skills (technical + commercial) for HV electrical works Skilled in risk identification and mitigation in supply chains and grid connection works. Apply today and help power the future with Belectric UK!

Salary: GBP 50000 - 65000 per year

Experience: 5 years required